The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author, Volumes 1-2Phillips, Sampson, 1852 - 616 pages |
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Page xiv
... things that are new , as in giving things that are known an agreeable turn . It is impossible for us who live in the latter ages of the world , to make observations in criticism , morality , or any art and science , which have not been ...
... things that are new , as in giving things that are known an agreeable turn . It is impossible for us who live in the latter ages of the world , to make observations in criticism , morality , or any art and science , which have not been ...
Page xviii
... things which he himself objected to . Speaking of his Translation in general , he said , that he was not to be blamed for endeavouring to get so large a sum of money , but that it was an ill - executed thing , and not equal to Tickell ...
... things which he himself objected to . Speaking of his Translation in general , he said , that he was not to be blamed for endeavouring to get so large a sum of money , but that it was an ill - executed thing , and not equal to Tickell ...
Page xxiii
... things I have always wished to see are not a Roman Catholic , or a French Catholic , or a Spanish Catholic , but a true Catholic ; and not a king of Whigs , or a king of Tories , but a king of England . " These are the peaceful maxims ...
... things I have always wished to see are not a Roman Catholic , or a French Catholic , or a Spanish Catholic , but a true Catholic ; and not a king of Whigs , or a king of Tories , but a king of England . " These are the peaceful maxims ...
Page xxv
... things which ought to be retrenched , and which choke and dis- figure those which deserve to be preserved ? Mr. Pope ... thing therein is not only in the place it ought to have been , but every thing is fitted for the place it hath . He ...
... things which ought to be retrenched , and which choke and dis- figure those which deserve to be preserved ? Mr. Pope ... thing therein is not only in the place it ought to have been , but every thing is fitted for the place it hath . He ...
Page xxx
... thing had been written by another , I should have deemed the town in some measure mis- taken ; and as to your apprehension that this may do us future injury , do not think of it ; the Doctor has a more valuabe name than can be hurt by ...
... thing had been written by another , I should have deemed the town in some measure mis- taken ; and as to your apprehension that this may do us future injury , do not think of it ; the Doctor has a more valuabe name than can be hurt by ...
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