The Book of Authors: A Collection of Criticisms, Ana, Môts, Personal Descriptions, Etc. Etc. Etc. Wholly Referring to English Men of Letters in Every Age of English LiteratureF. Warne and Company, 1871 - 516 oldal |
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... strong mind and a strong age , both tranquil within bounds which , as large enough for their uses , neither had tried to pass . How strikingly for us are those grating contrasts of social condition harmonized by the home - bred feeling ...
... strong mind and a strong age , both tranquil within bounds which , as large enough for their uses , neither had tried to pass . How strikingly for us are those grating contrasts of social condition harmonized by the home - bred feeling ...
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... strong desire to reform the manners of the age , as well as ample proofs of true poetical genius , extensive learning , and wit the most keen and penetrating . He had long lashed the vices of the clergy , and exposed the absurdities and ...
... strong desire to reform the manners of the age , as well as ample proofs of true poetical genius , extensive learning , and wit the most keen and penetrating . He had long lashed the vices of the clergy , and exposed the absurdities and ...
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... strong and clear , and may be compared to an antique statue , whose every vein and muscle is distinct and bold.-Dr. Percy . Rabelais and all other wits are nothing compared to him . You may be diverted by them ; but Johnson gives you a ...
... strong and clear , and may be compared to an antique statue , whose every vein and muscle is distinct and bold.-Dr. Percy . Rabelais and all other wits are nothing compared to him . You may be diverted by them ; but Johnson gives you a ...
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