The lives of the most eminent English poets; with critical observations on their works. [With] The principal additions and corrections in the 3rd ed, Volume 41781 |
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Page 507
... J Ib . 1. 17. r . Of this filence and neglect . 1 P. 82. l . 13. add , he offends by exaggeration as much as by diminution . P. 91. 1. 14. add , Jonfon and Donne , as Dr. Hurd re- marks , were then in the highest efteem . YOU P. 97. 1 ...
... J Ib . 1. 17. r . Of this filence and neglect . 1 P. 82. l . 13. add , he offends by exaggeration as much as by diminution . P. 91. 1. 14. add , Jonfon and Donne , as Dr. Hurd re- marks , were then in the highest efteem . YOU P. 97. 1 ...
Page 529
... Jonfon , he tells us , was very learned , as Sampfon was very strong , to his own hurt , Blind to the nature of tragedy , he pulled down all anti- quity on his head , and buried himself under it . Is this " care's incumbent cloud , " or ...
... Jonfon , he tells us , was very learned , as Sampfon was very strong , to his own hurt , Blind to the nature of tragedy , he pulled down all anti- quity on his head , and buried himself under it . Is this " care's incumbent cloud , " or ...
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