The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope ... To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author |
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... less fortunate brethren , some of whom he attacked without much justice , and all without any great provocation . It was one of the most remarkable circumstances in his histo- ry , that he inspired dread almost as soon as he had ...
... less fortunate brethren , some of whom he attacked without much justice , and all without any great provocation . It was one of the most remarkable circumstances in his histo- ry , that he inspired dread almost as soon as he had ...
Page 48
... less dangerous is th ' offence To tire our patience , than mislead our sense . Some few in that , but numbers err in this , Ten censure wrong for one who writes amiss ; A fool might once himself alone expose , Now one Page V 1 An Essay ...
... less dangerous is th ' offence To tire our patience , than mislead our sense . Some few in that , but numbers err in this , Ten censure wrong for one who writes amiss ; A fool might once himself alone expose , Now one Page V 1 An Essay ...
Page 55
... true , Applause , in spite of trivial faults , is due . As men of breeding , sometimes men of wit , T'avoid great errors must the less commit ; Neglect the rules each verbal critic lays , For not ESSAY ON CRITICISM . 55.
... true , Applause , in spite of trivial faults , is due . As men of breeding , sometimes men of wit , T'avoid great errors must the less commit ; Neglect the rules each verbal critic lays , For not ESSAY ON CRITICISM . 55.
Page 56
... less judgement than caprice , Curious , not knowing , not exact , but nice , Form short ideas ; and offend in arts ( As most in manners ) by a love to parts . Some to conceit alone their taste confine , And glittering thoughts struck ...
... less judgement than caprice , Curious , not knowing , not exact , but nice , Form short ideas ; and offend in arts ( As most in manners ) by a love to parts . Some to conceit alone their taste confine , And glittering thoughts struck ...
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... less to please the eye , than arm the hand , Still fit for use , and ready at command . Thee , bold Longinus ! all the Nine inspire , And bless their critic with a poet's fire . An ardent judge , who , zealous in his trust , With warmth ...
... less to please the eye , than arm the hand , Still fit for use , and ready at command . Thee , bold Longinus ! all the Nine inspire , And bless their critic with a poet's fire . An ardent judge , who , zealous in his trust , With warmth ...
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