The Life of Alexander Pope: Esq. Compiled from Original Manuscripts; with a Critical Essay on His Writings and Genius. By Owen Ruffhead, EsqC. Bathurst, H. Woodfall, W. Strahan, J. and F. Rivington, W. Johnston, [and 8 others in London], 1769 - Electronic books - 578 pages |
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... sentiments of the Grecian fage , who faid— " That if we " live according to Nature , we shall never be 66 poor ; and if we live according to Opinion , we " shall never be rich . " Our poet then goes on to fhew in what true happiness ...
... sentiments of the Grecian fage , who faid— " That if we " live according to Nature , we shall never be 66 poor ; and if we live according to Opinion , we " shall never be rich . " Our poet then goes on to fhew in what true happiness ...
Page 499
... sentiment . In a letter to Mr. Allen , he fays --- " I will " allow you to remit the forty - five guineas , " which , you fay , fome of your friends , and " Leake , have really fubfcribed . " The words in Italics were ftruck under by Mr ...
... sentiment . In a letter to Mr. Allen , he fays --- " I will " allow you to remit the forty - five guineas , " which , you fay , fome of your friends , and " Leake , have really fubfcribed . " The words in Italics were ftruck under by Mr ...
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