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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Page 147
But the most pathetic subject for elegiac epiftle , is that of Abelard and Eloisa ,
who Hourished in the twelfth century , and were two of the most distinguished
persons of their age . Abelard was reputed the most handsome , as well as most
...
But the most pathetic subject for elegiac epiftle , is that of Abelard and Eloisa ,
who Hourished in the twelfth century , and were two of the most distinguished
persons of their age . Abelard was reputed the most handsome , as well as most
...
Page 213
I am sincerely , Sir , with “ the admiration which you deserve , “ Your most humble
servant , “ In my Lord Bolingbroke ' s “ house , Friday at noon . 6 VOLTAIRE . "
This letter may enable the reader to pass a judgment on that elegant account ...
I am sincerely , Sir , with “ the admiration which you deserve , “ Your most humble
servant , “ In my Lord Bolingbroke ' s “ house , Friday at noon . 6 VOLTAIRE . "
This letter may enable the reader to pass a judgment on that elegant account ...
Page 360
that the most gentle and forbearing tempers , when strongly urged , are the most
poignant and severe . But though our poet treated bad writers and bad men with
becoming severity , yet no one ever praised the good of all denominations with ...
that the most gentle and forbearing tempers , when strongly urged , are the most
poignant and severe . But though our poet treated bad writers and bad men with
becoming severity , yet no one ever praised the good of all denominations with ...
Page 427
Which of these characters is the most “ valuable and useful , is entirely out of the
question : all I plead for , is , to have their - several provinces kept distinct from
each “ other ; and to impress on the reader , that a " clear head , and acute ...
Which of these characters is the most “ valuable and useful , is entirely out of the
question : all I plead for , is , to have their - several provinces kept distinct from
each “ other ; and to impress on the reader , that a " clear head , and acute ...
Page 439
Notwithstanding , however , that these species of poetry apply most forcibly to our
feelings , it may be doubtes , perhaps , whether they ought therefore to be
esteemed as most excellent , That art is most excellent , which most immediately
tends ...
Notwithstanding , however , that these species of poetry apply most forcibly to our
feelings , it may be doubtes , perhaps , whether they ought therefore to be
esteemed as most excellent , That art is most excellent , which most immediately
tends ...
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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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