Alexander Pope and His Critics: An essay on the genius and writings of Pope, in two volumesThis three-volume set reprints Joseph Warton's "An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Pope," along with other responses to Pope, and to Warton. The collection brings together significant documents both in the formation of eighteenth century opinion of Pope and in the development of criticism during the century. A new introduction by the editor, and an appendix discussing the revisions between editions of Warton's" Essay" make this set especially valuable to the researcher. |
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... most important things in my life, most would likely say, “The Lord, her family, and then her books.” I am a voracious reader. It would not be an exaggeration to say that reading is central to who I am and is at the core of my being. If ...
... most important things in my life, most would likely say, “The Lord, her family, and then her books.” I am a voracious reader. It would not be an exaggeration to say that reading is central to who I am and is at the core of my being. If ...
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... most recent case for submission to The Strand Magazine Within the hour the manuscript was finished i threw down the pen and looked out of the window A warm, lazy summerlay behind us, the third since Edward Vii assumed the throne of ...
... most recent case for submission to The Strand Magazine Within the hour the manuscript was finished i threw down the pen and looked out of the window A warm, lazy summerlay behind us, the third since Edward Vii assumed the throne of ...
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