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... things which are somewhat con- genial and of a remote kindred to your own con- ceptions ; and to forgive the many ... thing particular of your lyric poems , though they are the delight and wonder of this age , and will be the envy of the ...
... things which are somewhat con- genial and of a remote kindred to your own con- ceptions ; and to forgive the many ... thing particular of your lyric poems , though they are the delight and wonder of this age , and will be the envy of the ...
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... thing in satire , wherein I have not studied your writings as the most perfect model . I have continually laid them ... things that relate to your prosperity , have their intervals of wishing for themselves , and are within a little of ...
... thing in satire , wherein I have not studied your writings as the most perfect model . I have continually laid them ... things that relate to your prosperity , have their intervals of wishing for themselves , and are within a little of ...
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... things that shock the public quiet , or the reputation of private persons , under the notion of humour . But I mean not the authority which is annexed to your office ; I speak of that only which is inborn , and inherent to your person ...
... things that shock the public quiet , or the reputation of private persons , under the notion of humour . But I mean not the authority which is annexed to your office ; I speak of that only which is inborn , and inherent to your person ...
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... these oppo- sitions may best be managed , and by what means conducted , is not my business to shew or determine : these things must be left to the invention and judg- ment of the poet : if any of so happy ESSAY ON SATIRE . 23.
... these oppo- sitions may best be managed , and by what means conducted , is not my business to shew or determine : these things must be left to the invention and judg- ment of the poet : if any of so happy ESSAY ON SATIRE . 23.
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... thing not hitherto drawn into example by any of the poets ) , and also gave him power over all things belonging to his servant Job , excepting only life . Now what these wicked spirits cannot compass by the vast disproportion of their ...
... thing not hitherto drawn into example by any of the poets ) , and also gave him power over all things belonging to his servant Job , excepting only life . Now what these wicked spirits cannot compass by the vast disproportion of their ...
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