The Works of the English Poets, Volume 33W. and A. Strahan, 1779 - 360 pages |
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Page ix
... those more dull , as more cenforious days , When few dare give , and fewer merit praise , A Muse fincere , that never Flattery knew , Pays what to friendship and defert is due . Young , yet judicious ; in your verse are found Art ...
... those more dull , as more cenforious days , When few dare give , and fewer merit praise , A Muse fincere , that never Flattery knew , Pays what to friendship and defert is due . Young , yet judicious ; in your verse are found Art ...
Page x
... those charms conceal'd ; Till by men's Envy to the world reveal'd ; For Wits induftrious to their trouble feem , And needs will envy what they must esteem . Live , and enjoy their spite ! nor mourn that fate , Which would , if Virgil ...
... those charms conceal'd ; Till by men's Envy to the world reveal'd ; For Wits induftrious to their trouble feem , And needs will envy what they must esteem . Live , and enjoy their spite ! nor mourn that fate , Which would , if Virgil ...
Page xv
... those lofty trials dare appear , But gently drop this counsel in your ear . Go on , to gain applauses by defert ; Inform the head , whilst you diffolve the heart : Inflame the foldier with harmonious rage , Elate the young , and gravely ...
... those lofty trials dare appear , But gently drop this counsel in your ear . Go on , to gain applauses by defert ; Inform the head , whilst you diffolve the heart : Inflame the foldier with harmonious rage , Elate the young , and gravely ...
Page xxiii
... those that shade The gentler brow of the soft Lesbian maid ) Go to the Good and Just , an awful train , Thy foul's delight , and glory of the Fane : While through the earth thy dear remembrance flies , " Sweet to the world , and ...
... those that shade The gentler brow of the soft Lesbian maid ) Go to the Good and Just , an awful train , Thy foul's delight , and glory of the Fane : While through the earth thy dear remembrance flies , " Sweet to the world , and ...
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... those are displeased at it who are not able to follow it and it is to be feared that esteem will feldom do any man fo much good , as ill - will does him harm . Then there is a third class of people who make the largest part of mankind ...
... those are displeased at it who are not able to follow it and it is to be feared that esteem will feldom do any man fo much good , as ill - will does him harm . Then there is a third class of people who make the largest part of mankind ...
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