The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: In Nine Volumes, Complete. With Notes and Illustrations by Joseph Warton, D.D. and Others, Volume 1B. Law, J. Johnson, C. Dilly [and others], 1797 |
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... ancients , which he first broached in this difcourfe * . It has been my fortune , from my way of life , to have seen many compofitions of youths of fixteen , years old , far beyond these Pastorals in point of ge-- nius and imagination ...
... ancients , which he first broached in this difcourfe * . It has been my fortune , from my way of life , to have seen many compofitions of youths of fixteen , years old , far beyond these Pastorals in point of ge-- nius and imagination ...
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... ancient Greek Ode , was the natural consequence of its union with the Dance . But this union being irrecoverably loft , the unvaried measure of the Ode becomes , at beft , an unmeaning thing ; and indeed is an abfurd one , as it ...
... ancient Greek Ode , was the natural consequence of its union with the Dance . But this union being irrecoverably loft , the unvaried measure of the Ode becomes , at beft , an unmeaning thing ; and indeed is an abfurd one , as it ...
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... , Arches , " Theatres , & c . of Ancient Rome . " The gang of fcribblers immediately rose up toge- ther , and accufed him of malevolence and ingratitude , in having ridiculed the house , gardens , chapel , in xlii THE LIFE OF.
... , Arches , " Theatres , & c . of Ancient Rome . " The gang of fcribblers immediately rose up toge- ther , and accufed him of malevolence and ingratitude , in having ridiculed the house , gardens , chapel , in xlii THE LIFE OF.
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... ancient , by judicious appli- cations of fimilar characters , and happy parallels , are become fome of the most pleafing and popular of all his Works , efpecially to readers of years and experi- ence . Thefe are , the Sixth Epistle of ...
... ancient , by judicious appli- cations of fimilar characters , and happy parallels , are become fome of the most pleafing and popular of all his Works , efpecially to readers of years and experi- ence . Thefe are , the Sixth Epistle of ...
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... Ancients ( to fay the As was the practice of his mafter Dryden , who is feverely lafhed for this in the Tale of a Tub , and of as great a Genius P. Corneille , whofe pieces of bafe adulation are a difgrace to Poetry and Literature . Our ...
... Ancients ( to fay the As was the practice of his mafter Dryden , who is feverely lafhed for this in the Tale of a Tub , and of as great a Genius P. Corneille , whofe pieces of bafe adulation are a difgrace to Poetry and Literature . Our ...
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Page 101 - The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the falling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Page 161 - HAPPY the man whose wish and care A few paternal acres bound, Content to breathe his native air, In his own ground ; Whose herds with milk, whose fields with bread, Whose flocks supply him with attire ; Whose trees in Summer yield him shade, In Winter fire.
Page 289 - And decks the goddess with the glittering spoil. This casket India's glowing gems unlocks, And all Arabia breathes from yonder box. The tortoise here and elephant unite, Transform'd to combs, the speckled and the white.
Page 313 - Was it for this you took such constant care The bodkin, comb, and essence to prepare? For this your locks in paper durance bound? For this with torturing irons wreathed around?
Page 318 - Who would not scorn what Housewife's Cares produce, Or who would learn one earthly Thing of Use ? To patch, nay ogle, might become a Saint, Nor could it sure be such a Sin to paint. But since, alas ! frail Beauty must decay...
Page 319 - All side in parties, and begin th' attack ; Fans clap, silks rustle, and tough whalebones crack ; Heroes' and heroines' shouts confusedly rise, And bass and treble voices strike the skies. No common weapons in their hands are found, Like gods they fight, nor dread a mortal wound. So when bold Homer makes the gods engage...
Page 85 - Through the dear might of Him that walked the waves, Where, other groves and other streams along, With nectar pure his oozy locks he laves, And hears the unexpressive nuptial song In the blest kingdoms meek of joy and love. There entertain him all the saints above, In solemn troops and sweet societies That sing, and singing in their glory move, And wipe the tears for ever from his eyes.
Page 231 - Th' opposing body's grossness, not its own. When first that sun too pow'rful beams displays, It draws up vapours which obscure its rays; But ev'n those clouds at last adorn its way, Reflect new glories and augment the day. Be thou the first true merit to befriend ; His praise is lost, who stays till all commend.
Page 205 - Tis not a lip, or eye, we beauty call, But the joint force and full result of all. Thus when we view some well-proportion'd dome, (The world's just wonder, and ev'n thine, O Rome!) No single parts unequally surprise, All comes united to th' admiring eyes; No monstrous height, or breadth or length appear; The whole at once is bold and regular.
Page 93 - Aonian maids, Delight no more — O thou my voice inspire Who touch'd Isaiah's hallow'd lips with fire ! Rapt into future times, the Bard...