A Compendious History of English Literature, and of the English Language, from the Norman Conquest: With Numerous Specimens, Volume 2Charles Griffin & Company, 1871 - English language |
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... Reprints of both have been produced by Mr. Singer ; 12mo , Chiswick , 1817 and 1818 . 2 Misprinted " Gods " in the original edition . When flowing cups run swiftly round , With no allaying LOVELACE . 27 Lovelace: To Althea, from Prison.
... Reprints of both have been produced by Mr. Singer ; 12mo , Chiswick , 1817 and 1818 . 2 Misprinted " Gods " in the original edition . When flowing cups run swiftly round , With no allaying LOVELACE . 27 Lovelace: To Althea, from Prison.
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... produced , he must be classed along with them and Waller as an adherent to the French school of propriety and precision , some of the happiest of his effusions are remarkable for a cordiality and impetuosity of manner which has nothing ...
... produced , he must be classed along with them and Waller as an adherent to the French school of propriety and precision , some of the happiest of his effusions are remarkable for a cordiality and impetuosity of manner which has nothing ...
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... produced down to the date at which we are now arrived . Denham is the author of a number of other compositions in verse , and especially of some songs and other shorter pieces , several of which are very spirited ; but the fame of his ...
... produced down to the date at which we are now arrived . Denham is the author of a number of other compositions in verse , and especially of some songs and other shorter pieces , several of which are very spirited ; but the fame of his ...
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... produced , — devoured in the sense of being quite used up and consumed , so far as any good was to be got out of it . It was in no respect intended for posterity , any more than the linen and broadcloth then manufactured were intended ...
... produced , — devoured in the sense of being quite used up and consumed , so far as any good was to be got out of it . It was in no respect intended for posterity , any more than the linen and broadcloth then manufactured were intended ...
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... produced a Confutation by Archbishop Usher ; and to this Milton replied in a treatise entitled Of Prelatical Episcopacy . Hall then published a Defence of the Humble Remonstrance ; and Milton wrote MILTON'S PROSE WORKS . 61 Milton's ...
... produced a Confutation by Archbishop Usher ; and to this Milton replied in a treatise entitled Of Prelatical Episcopacy . Hall then published a Defence of the Humble Remonstrance ; and Milton wrote MILTON'S PROSE WORKS . 61 Milton's ...
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