The Miscellaneous Works of John Dryden, Esq: Containing All His Original Poems, Tales, and Translations ...J. and R. Tonson, 1767 - English poetry |
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... most perfect , in its kind , of all his Performances . He died on the first of May 1700 , at his houfe in Gerard Street , where he had liv'd many years , and was interr'd in Westminster Abby , where a Monument was erected to him by John ...
... most perfect , in its kind , of all his Performances . He died on the first of May 1700 , at his houfe in Gerard Street , where he had liv'd many years , and was interr'd in Westminster Abby , where a Monument was erected to him by John ...
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... most excel , are yet excell'd by thee . To Mr. DRYDEN , by JOSEPH ADDISON , Efq ; ITOW long , great poet , fhall thy facred lays Hi & Provoke our wonder , and tranfcend our praise ! Can neither injuries of time , or age , Damp thy ...
... most excel , are yet excell'd by thee . To Mr. DRYDEN , by JOSEPH ADDISON , Efq ; ITOW long , great poet , fhall thy facred lays Hi & Provoke our wonder , and tranfcend our praise ! Can neither injuries of time , or age , Damp thy ...
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... general Lambert near Norwich , was entirely routed , and most of the principal per- fons made prifoners . Our healthful food the ftomach labours thus , At first 4 Our 13 ASTRE A REDU X. Yet, as he knew his bleffing's worth, took ...
... general Lambert near Norwich , was entirely routed , and most of the principal per- fons made prifoners . Our healthful food the ftomach labours thus , At first 4 Our 13 ASTRE A REDU X. Yet, as he knew his bleffing's worth, took ...
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... most intriguing men in the world , was left guardian to his nephew John Gateas Sforza , heir of Milan , for whom he contracted a marriage with Ifabella of Arragon , but falling in love with the bride the moment he faw her endeavoured to ...
... most intriguing men in the world , was left guardian to his nephew John Gateas Sforza , heir of Milan , for whom he contracted a marriage with Ifabella of Arragon , but falling in love with the bride the moment he faw her endeavoured to ...
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... most your life and bleft example win . Oh happy prince , whom heav'n hath taught the way , By paying vows to have more vows to pay ! Oh happy age ! Oh times like thofe alone , By fate referv'd for great Auguftus ' throne ! When the ...
... most your life and bleft example win . Oh happy prince , whom heav'n hath taught the way , By paying vows to have more vows to pay ! Oh happy age ! Oh times like thofe alone , By fate referv'd for great Auguftus ' throne ! When the ...
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