The Works of Alexander Pope: Esq. with Notes and Illustrations by Himself and Others. To which are Added, a New Life of the Author, an Estimate of His Poetical Character and Writings, and Occasional Remarks, Volume 6 |
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65 Papist or Protestant , or both between , Like good Erasmus in an honest mean , In moderation placing all my glory , While Tories call me Whig , and Whigs a Tory . ' Satire's my weapon , but I'm too discreet To run a muck , and tilt ...
65 Papist or Protestant , or both between , Like good Erasmus in an honest mean , In moderation placing all my glory , While Tories call me Whig , and Whigs a Tory . ' Satire's my weapon , but I'm too discreet To run a muck , and tilt ...
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Page 39 - twas when he knew no better. Dare you refuse him? Curll invites to dine; He'll write a journal, or he'll turn divine." Bless me! a packet. — " 'Tis a stranger sues, A virgin tragedy, an orphan muse." If I dislike it, "Furies, death and rage!" If I approve, "Commend it to the stage.
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| Title | The Works of Alexander Pope: Esq. with Notes and Illustrations by Himself and Others. To which are Added, a New Life of the Author, an Estimate of His Poetical Character and Writings, and Occasional Remarks, Volume 6 The Works of Alexander Pope: Esq. with Notes and Illustrations by Himself and Others. To which are Added, a New Life of the Author, an Estimate of His Poetical Character and Writings, and Occasional Remarks, Alexander Pope |
| Author | Alexander Pope |
| Editor | William Roscoe |
| Publisher | J. Rivington, 1824 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | Apr 10, 2006 |
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