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Page 15
... complete explanation of an early writer , the last edition of the Canterbury Tales
of Chaucer may prove a sufficient witness ; a work which in respect of accuracy
and learning is without a rival , at least in any commentary on an English poet .
... complete explanation of an early writer , the last edition of the Canterbury Tales
of Chaucer may prove a sufficient witness ; a work which in respect of accuracy
and learning is without a rival , at least in any commentary on an English poet .
Page 16
... of reading the other works of the father of our poetry , with advantages which
we cannot derive from the efforts of those who have lefs deeply and successfully
penetrated into the recesses of ancient Italian , French , and English literature .
... of reading the other works of the father of our poetry , with advantages which
we cannot derive from the efforts of those who have lefs deeply and successfully
penetrated into the recesses of ancient Italian , French , and English literature .
Page 28
... for what other English volume without plates , and printed since the year 1600 ,
is known to have fold , more than once , for thirty - five pounds , fourteen shillings
? STEEVENS . the 12 1786 . octavo , with notes by Joseph Rann , 28 MODERN ...
... for what other English volume without plates , and printed since the year 1600 ,
is known to have fold , more than once , for thirty - five pounds , fourteen shillings
? STEEVENS . the 12 1786 . octavo , with notes by Joseph Rann , 28 MODERN ...
Page 31
Of the latter , as exact a list as I have been able to form , with the aslistance of Mr.
Reed , of Staple - Inn , ( than whom no man is more conversant with English
publications both See , however , the Advertisement prefixed to this edition , p .
Of the latter , as exact a list as I have been able to form , with the aslistance of Mr.
Reed , of Staple - Inn , ( than whom no man is more conversant with English
publications both See , however , the Advertisement prefixed to this edition , p .
Page 46
... Appendix containing a taste of William's spirit of railing . Svo . 1746 . Critical
Observations on Shakspeare : by John Upton , Prebendary of Rochester . Svo .
First Edition , 1746. Second Edition , 1748 . Elay on English Tragedy , with
Remarks ...
... Appendix containing a taste of William's spirit of railing . Svo . 1746 . Critical
Observations on Shakspeare : by John Upton , Prebendary of Rochester . Svo .
First Edition , 1746. Second Edition , 1748 . Elay on English Tragedy , with
Remarks ...
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