English Literature of the Nineteenth Century: On the Plan of the Author's "Compendium of English Literature", and Supplementary to It. Designed for Colleges and Advanced Classes in Schools, as Well as for Private ReadingE.C. & J. Biddle, 1853 - 785 páginas |
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... praise . " 4 In the year 1755 , Warton was chosen second master of Winchester school , for which high office he was peculiarly qualified by his talents and character , as he united to his great learning a peculiar aptness to impart ...
... praise . " 4 In the year 1755 , Warton was chosen second master of Winchester school , for which high office he was peculiarly qualified by his talents and character , as he united to his great learning a peculiar aptness to impart ...
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... praise which Cowper and Warton have bestowed upon it is decisive as to its merits . " The learning , " says Cowper , " the good sense , the sound judgment , and the wit displayed in it , fully justify not only my compliment , but all ...
... praise which Cowper and Warton have bestowed upon it is decisive as to its merits . " The learning , " says Cowper , " the good sense , the sound judgment , and the wit displayed in it , fully justify not only my compliment , but all ...
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... praise them . Such was my candor , " ( smiling . ) Mrs. Boscawen.— “ Such his great merit , to get the better of all your prejudices . " Johnson . " Why , madam , let us compound the matter ; let us ascribe it to my candor , and his ...
... praise them . Such was my candor , " ( smiling . ) Mrs. Boscawen.— “ Such his great merit , to get the better of all your prejudices . " Johnson . " Why , madam , let us compound the matter ; let us ascribe it to my candor , and his ...
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... praise an author can receive.2 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE , EDUCATION COMPARED . Could mankind lead their lives in that solitude which is so favorable to many of our most virtuous affections , I should be clearly on the side of a private ...
... praise an author can receive.2 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE , EDUCATION COMPARED . Could mankind lead their lives in that solitude which is so favorable to many of our most virtuous affections , I should be clearly on the side of a private ...
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... praise The silence of neglect can ne'er appal . There are , who , deaf to mad Ambition's call , Would shrink to hear the obstreperous trump of Fame ; Supremely blest , if to their portion fall Health , competence , and peace . Nor ...
... praise The silence of neglect can ne'er appal . There are , who , deaf to mad Ambition's call , Would shrink to hear the obstreperous trump of Fame ; Supremely blest , if to their portion fall Health , competence , and peace . Nor ...
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