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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Files It appears that he afterwards received the originals ' ; for in a letter
addressed to the same gentleman , a few months afterwards , he adds , by way of
postscript " It will please you to “ ' know that I have received the packet of letters «
from ...
Files It appears that he afterwards received the originals ' ; for in a letter
addressed to the same gentleman , a few months afterwards , he adds , by way of
postscript " It will please you to “ ' know that I have received the packet of letters «
from ...
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In a letter to the former he says — " I hope , “ dear Sir , I need not tell you the
pleasure it “ will always be to me , to hear you are well and “ happy : Those words
only , without form , without ornament , without all affected cir“ cumstance and ...
In a letter to the former he says — " I hope , “ dear Sir , I need not tell you the
pleasure it “ will always be to me , to hear you are well and “ happy : Those words
only , without form , without ornament , without all affected cir“ cumstance and ...
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poetical capacity ; I only thought it a little better , comparatively , than that of some
very mean writers , who are too proud . - But , I do know certainly , my moral life is
superior to that of most of the wits of these days . This is a filly letter , but it will ...
poetical capacity ; I only thought it a little better , comparatively , than that of some
very mean writers , who are too proud . - But , I do know certainly , my moral life is
superior to that of most of the wits of these days . This is a filly letter , but it will ...
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LETTER VIII . Ercm Mr . POPE , to A ARON HILL , Efq ; . June 9 , 1738 . HE favour
of yours of May the 11th , had not been i ... As to the subject - matter of the letter , I
found what I have often done in receiving letters from those I most esteemed ...
LETTER VIII . Ercm Mr . POPE , to A ARON HILL , Efq ; . June 9 , 1738 . HE favour
of yours of May the 11th , had not been i ... As to the subject - matter of the letter , I
found what I have often done in receiving letters from those I most esteemed ...
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This is a filly letter , but it will shew you my mind honestly , and , I hope , convince
you , I can be , and am , • Sir , Your very affectionate and humble Servant , A .
Pope . LETTER II . From Mr . Pope , to A ARON Hill , Esq3 Parsons Green , Feb .
This is a filly letter , but it will shew you my mind honestly , and , I hope , convince
you , I can be , and am , • Sir , Your very affectionate and humble Servant , A .
Pope . LETTER II . From Mr . Pope , to A ARON Hill , Esq3 Parsons Green , Feb .
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| Title | The Life of Alexander Pope: Esq. Compiled from Original Manuscripts; with a Critical Essay on His Writings and Genius. By Owen Ruffhead, Esq Eighteenth century collections online |
| Author | Owen Ruffhead |
| Publisher | C. Bathurst, H. Woodfall, W. Strahan, J. and F. Rivington, W. Johnston, [and 8 others in London], 1769 |
| Original from | Ghent University |
| Digitized | 29 Aug 2008 |
| Length | 578 pages |
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