Poems and Letters of Thomas Gray: With Memoirs of His Life and Writings |
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... Poet and a Man has justly entitled him to a laurel lasting as Time itself ; and , Sir , let it not be considered an unmerited enco- mium to remark , that the same benevolent virtues , which so eminently adorned and distinguished him ...
... Poet and a Man has justly entitled him to a laurel lasting as Time itself ; and , Sir , let it not be considered an unmerited enco- mium to remark , that the same benevolent virtues , which so eminently adorned and distinguished him ...
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... poetry when he applies himself to the law 6. To Mr. WALPOLE . Excuse for not writing to him , & c . 13 15 16 · 18 20 ... poet 10. To Mr. WALPOLE . Supposed manner in which Mr. Walpole spends his time in the country · · 11. From Mr. WEST ...
... poetry when he applies himself to the law 6. To Mr. WALPOLE . Excuse for not writing to him , & c . 13 15 16 · 18 20 ... poet 10. To Mr. WALPOLE . Supposed manner in which Mr. Walpole spends his time in the country · · 11. From Mr. WEST ...
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... poetry , writ- ten about this time , with the general plan , argument of the first book , and all the parts which the Author finished of a Latin didactic poem " De Principiis Cogitandi " 153 157 ( v ) SECTION IV . Prefatory narrative ...
... poetry , writ- ten about this time , with the general plan , argument of the first book , and all the parts which the Author finished of a Latin didactic poem " De Principiis Cogitandi " 153 157 ( v ) SECTION IV . Prefatory narrative ...
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... Poetry singly . Hint of his having other lyrical ideas by him unfinished · 228 Explanation of that hint , and a ... Poet Laureat 29. To Dr. WHARTON . Account of his present employment in making out a list of places , in England , worth ...
... Poetry singly . Hint of his having other lyrical ideas by him unfinished · 228 Explanation of that hint , and a ... Poet Laureat 29. To Dr. WHARTON . Account of his present employment in making out a list of places , in England , worth ...
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... Poetry · 40. To Dr. WHARTON . On his employments in the country . Nouvelle Eloise . Fingal . Character of Mr. Stillingfleet · • 41. To Mr. MASON . More concerning the Nouvelle Eloise . Of Signor Elisi , and other opera singers 279 283 ...
... Poetry · 40. To Dr. WHARTON . On his employments in the country . Nouvelle Eloise . Fingal . Character of Mr. Stillingfleet · • 41. To Mr. MASON . More concerning the Nouvelle Eloise . Of Signor Elisi , and other opera singers 279 283 ...
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