The Poems and Letters of Thomas GrayR. Priestley, 1820 - 537 pages |
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... light than that of a scholar and a poet : and though I am more solicitous to shew that he was a virtuous , a friendly , and an amiable man , than either ; yet this solicitude be- comes unnecessary from the very papers which he has ...
... light than that of a scholar and a poet : and though I am more solicitous to shew that he was a virtuous , a friendly , and an amiable man , than either ; yet this solicitude be- comes unnecessary from the very papers which he has ...
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... light . " What ! not when they express the native tenderness and innocent gaiety of a heart like Mr. Cowley's ? No , by no means , " for in such letters the souls of men appear undrest , and in that negligent habit they may be fit to be ...
... light . " What ! not when they express the native tenderness and innocent gaiety of a heart like Mr. Cowley's ? No , by no means , " for in such letters the souls of men appear undrest , and in that negligent habit they may be fit to be ...
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... light , and then think if something be not due to Your's . Christ Church , Nov. 14 , 1735 . P. S. I desire you will send me soon , and truly and positively , a history † of your own time . * This expression prettily distinguishes their ...
... light , and then think if something be not due to Your's . Christ Church , Nov. 14 , 1735 . P. S. I desire you will send me soon , and truly and positively , a history † of your own time . * This expression prettily distinguishes their ...
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... own to express its true light and shadow ? I would further observe , that whatever truth there might be in his satire at the time it was written , it can by no means affect the present state of the university . There is usu- ( 15 )
... own to express its true light and shadow ? I would further observe , that whatever truth there might be in his satire at the time it was written , it can by no means affect the present state of the university . There is usu- ( 15 )
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... light ; I am no eagle . It is very possible that two and two make four , but I would not give four far- things to demonstrate this ever so clearly ; and if these be the profits of life , give me the ( 16 ) To Dr WHARTON Of Madame ...
... light ; I am no eagle . It is very possible that two and two make four , but I would not give four far- things to demonstrate this ever so clearly ; and if these be the profits of life , give me the ( 16 ) To Dr WHARTON Of Madame ...
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