A Compendium of English Literature, chronologically arranged, from Sir John Mandeville to William Cowper ... Stereotype editionE. C. & J. Biddle, 1850 - 776 pages |
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... reign of Elizabeth , when I determined , about four years ago , to prepare , as soon as I could , a work like the present . But numerous avocations have , until now , prevented me from completing my design . I have felt it to be a duty ...
... reign of Elizabeth , when I determined , about four years ago , to prepare , as soon as I could , a work like the present . But numerous avocations have , until now , prevented me from completing my design . I have felt it to be a duty ...
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... Reign , ( note ) .. 70 Interludes ... WILLIAM CAXTON . Discovery of the Art of Printing , ( note ) 42 Origin of the Name of Albion WILLIAM DUNBAR The Thistle and the Rose .. Dance of the Seven Deadly Sins ..... No Treasure without ...
... Reign , ( note ) .. 70 Interludes ... WILLIAM CAXTON . Discovery of the Art of Printing , ( note ) 42 Origin of the Name of Albion WILLIAM DUNBAR The Thistle and the Rose .. Dance of the Seven Deadly Sins ..... No Treasure without ...
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... reign . Barbour , therefore , is to be considered in the double character of historian and poet . As he flourished in the age im- mediately following that of his hero , he enjoyed the advantage of hearing , from eye - witnesses ...
... reign . Barbour , therefore , is to be considered in the double character of historian and poet . As he flourished in the age im- mediately following that of his hero , he enjoyed the advantage of hearing , from eye - witnesses ...
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... reign of Edward III . , his genius and connections ensured to him prosperity , and also during the period of John of Gaunt's influence in the succeeding reign of Richard II . , 1377-1399 . But during the waning fortunes of that nobleman ...
... reign of Edward III . , his genius and connections ensured to him prosperity , and also during the period of John of Gaunt's influence in the succeeding reign of Richard II . , 1377-1399 . But during the waning fortunes of that nobleman ...
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... reign of Edward III . , copied from the life , and represented with equal truth and spirit . It has been justly remarked , that it was no inferior combi- nation of observation and sympathy which could bring together into one company the ...
... reign of Edward III . , copied from the life , and represented with equal truth and spirit . It has been justly remarked , that it was no inferior combi- nation of observation and sympathy which could bring together into one company the ...
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