The Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, 3: With Critical Observations on Their WorksNichols and Son, 1801 |
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... written by the Dean , and now exists in his own hand- writing in the library of Dublin College . R. + Spence's Anecdotes , vol . II . p . 273 . VOL . III . B con- contented to be called an Irishman by the Irish ; ( 1 )
... written by the Dean , and now exists in his own hand- writing in the library of Dublin College . R. + Spence's Anecdotes , vol . II . p . 273 . VOL . III . B con- contented to be called an Irishman by the Irish ; ( 1 )
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... written , replete with political knowledge . When he feemed to doubt Burnet's right to the work , he was told by the Bishop , that he was " a young man ; " and , ftill perfifting to doubt , that he was " a very pofitive young man ...
... written , replete with political knowledge . When he feemed to doubt Burnet's right to the work , he was told by the Bishop , that he was " a young man ; " and , ftill perfifting to doubt , that he was " a very pofitive young man ...
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... written by a man of a peculiar character without ill intention ; but it is certainly of dangerous example . That Swift was its author , though it be univerfally believed , was never owned by himself , nor very well proved by any ...
... written by a man of a peculiar character without ill intention ; but it is certainly of dangerous example . That Swift was its author , though it be univerfally believed , was never owned by himself , nor very well proved by any ...
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... written with great coolnefs , moderation , eafe , and perfpicuity . The " Argument against abolishing Christianity " is a very happy and judicious irony . One paffage in it deferves to be selected . 66 " If Christianity were once ...
... written with great coolnefs , moderation , eafe , and perfpicuity . The " Argument against abolishing Christianity " is a very happy and judicious irony . One paffage in it deferves to be selected . 66 " If Christianity were once ...
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... written after the facts , and the reft never completed , but well planned to excite amazement . Soon after began the bufy and important part of Swift's life . He was employed ( 1710 ) by the pri- mate mate of Ireland to folicit the ...
... written after the facts , and the reft never completed , but well planned to excite amazement . Soon after began the bufy and important part of Swift's life . He was employed ( 1710 ) by the pri- mate mate of Ireland to folicit the ...
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