The Works of Alexander Pope: Esq. with Notes and Illustrations by Himself and Others, to which are Added, a New Life of the Author, an Estimate of His Poetical Character and Writings, and Occasional Remarks, Volume 6J. Rivington, 1824 |
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... equal him , even at the age he wrote most of them , as yourself . Only do not afford more cause of complaints against you , that you suffer nothing of yours to come abroad ; which in this age , wherein wit and true sense is more scarce ...
... equal him , even at the age he wrote most of them , as yourself . Only do not afford more cause of complaints against you , that you suffer nothing of yours to come abroad ; which in this age , wherein wit and true sense is more scarce ...
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... equal age ; but I have so much interest to be of another mind , that you must pardon me if I cannot forbear telling you a few notions of mine in oppo- sition to that opinion . In the first place it is observable , that the love we bear ...
... equal age ; but I have so much interest to be of another mind , that you must pardon me if I cannot forbear telling you a few notions of mine in oppo- sition to that opinion . In the first place it is observable , that the love we bear ...
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... equal fluency in the syllables employed in each , their times must be always in proportion of twelve to ten . That line so often cited as an example of swiftness , sets this matter in the clearest light ; * Αυτις ἔπειτα πέδονδε- & c ...
... equal fluency in the syllables employed in each , their times must be always in proportion of twelve to ten . That line so often cited as an example of swiftness , sets this matter in the clearest light ; * Αυτις ἔπειτα πέδονδε- & c ...
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... equal lines , but each line , with respect to time , is divided into two equal parts ; as , Warms in the sun , refreshes in the breeze , Glows in the stars , and blossoms in the trees : Or else , the pause falls on the fifth syllable ...
... equal lines , but each line , with respect to time , is divided into two equal parts ; as , Warms in the sun , refreshes in the breeze , Glows in the stars , and blossoms in the trees : Or else , the pause falls on the fifth syllable ...
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... equal division of the line in point of time . Thus , if you repeat the two first examples given , you will find no difference , as to the time , whether the pause falls on the fourth or fifth syllable ; and this , I think , will extend ...
... equal division of the line in point of time . Thus , if you repeat the two first examples given , you will find no difference , as to the time , whether the pause falls on the fourth or fifth syllable ; and this , I think , will extend ...
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