The Life of Alexander Pope: Including Extracts from His CorrespondenceBohn, 1857 - 490 pages |
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... wish that Dryden could have known the value of the homage that was paid him , and foreseen the greatness of his young admirer ? " Yet , considering the perils and uncertainty of a literary life , its precarious re- wards , feverish ...
... wish that Dryden could have known the value of the homage that was paid him , and foreseen the greatness of his young admirer ? " Yet , considering the perils and uncertainty of a literary life , its precarious re- wards , feverish ...
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... wish for the best cast , but after all he is to make his best of that which happens , and go on contentedly . If you will visit our shades this spring , which I very much desire , you may perhaps instruct me to manage my game more ...
... wish for the best cast , but after all he is to make his best of that which happens , and go on contentedly . If you will visit our shades this spring , which I very much desire , you may perhaps instruct me to manage my game more ...
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... wish you health and happiness , & c . I made no question but the news of Sappho's staying behind me in the town would surprise you . But she has since come into the country , and , to surprise you more , I will inform you , that the ...
... wish you health and happiness , & c . I made no question but the news of Sappho's staying behind me in the town would surprise you . But she has since come into the country , and , to surprise you more , I will inform you , that the ...
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... wishes to be conveyed to cooling caverns , when uttered by the inhabitants of Greece , have a decorum and consistency which they totally lose in the character of a British shepherd ; and Theocritus , during the ardours of Sirius , must ...
... wishes to be conveyed to cooling caverns , when uttered by the inhabitants of Greece , have a decorum and consistency which they totally lose in the character of a British shepherd ; and Theocritus , during the ardours of Sirius , must ...
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... wish to be considered the author , and he then penned a second letter of acknowledgment . Steele replied , in his usual frank and cordial strain : " January , 20 , 1711 . " DEAR SIR , I have received your very kind letter . That part of ...
... wish to be considered the author , and he then penned a second letter of acknowledgment . Steele replied , in his usual frank and cordial strain : " January , 20 , 1711 . " DEAR SIR , I have received your very kind letter . That part of ...
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