History of the English Language and Literature [by Robert Chambers]William and Robert Chambers, 1857 - 294 páginas |
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... commence . In the earlier half of the sixteenth century , it was sensibly affected by a variety of influences , which , for an age before , had ope- rated most powerfully in expanding the intellect of Euro- pean nations . The study of ...
... commence . In the earlier half of the sixteenth century , it was sensibly affected by a variety of influences , which , for an age before , had ope- rated most powerfully in expanding the intellect of Euro- pean nations . The study of ...
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... commencement of the civil war , is distinguished by a happy fancy , and an elegant mode of versification , with a descriptive power considerably be- yond his contemporaries . His Ballad upon a Wedding , in which he makes one rustic ...
... commencement of the civil war , is distinguished by a happy fancy , and an elegant mode of versification , with a descriptive power considerably be- yond his contemporaries . His Ballad upon a Wedding , in which he makes one rustic ...
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... commencement , was divided into comedy and tragedy , the elements of both being found quite distinct in the rude entertainments above described , not to speak of the precedents afforded by Greece and Rome . Of comedy , which was an im ...
... commencement , was divided into comedy and tragedy , the elements of both being found quite distinct in the rude entertainments above described , not to speak of the precedents afforded by Greece and Rome . Of comedy , which was an im ...
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... commencing it . Camden also wrote a Greek grammar , and some works of inferior importance . In the latter part of his life he attained the dignity of a prebend of Sarum , and was one of the kings - at - arms . He was much respected for ...
... commencing it . Camden also wrote a Greek grammar , and some works of inferior importance . In the latter part of his life he attained the dignity of a prebend of Sarum , and was one of the kings - at - arms . He was much respected for ...
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... commence a new translation . In 1607 , forty- seven of the number met , in six parties , at Oxford , Cam- bridge , and Westminster , and proceeded to their task , a certain portion of Scripture being assigned to each . Every individual ...
... commence a new translation . In 1607 , forty- seven of the number met , in six parties , at Oxford , Cam- bridge , and Westminster , and proceeded to their task , a certain portion of Scripture being assigned to each . Every individual ...
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