The lives of the most eminent English poets; with critical observations on their works. [With] The principal additions and corrections in the 3rd ed, כרך 21781 |
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תוצאות 1-5 מתוך 18
עמוד 30
... excellence in general terms . A play thus written , in profeffed defiance of probability , naturally drew down upon it- felf the vultures of the theatre . One of the criticks that attacked it was Martin Clifford , to whom Sprat ...
... excellence in general terms . A play thus written , in profeffed defiance of probability , naturally drew down upon it- felf the vultures of the theatre . One of the criticks that attacked it was Martin Clifford , to whom Sprat ...
עמוד 32
... excellence ; but intends to shew , that by studied mifcon- ftruction every thing may be equally repre- fented as ridiculous . After fo much of Dry- den's elegant animadverfions , justice requires that something of Settle's should be ...
... excellence ; but intends to shew , that by studied mifcon- ftruction every thing may be equally repre- fented as ridiculous . After fo much of Dry- den's elegant animadverfions , justice requires that something of Settle's should be ...
עמוד 44
... excellence in the language of religion . The preface contains an apology for he- roick verse , and poetick licence ; by which is meant not any liberty taken in contract- ing or extending words , but the use of bold fictions and ...
... excellence in the language of religion . The preface contains an apology for he- roick verse , and poetick licence ; by which is meant not any liberty taken in contract- ing or extending words , but the use of bold fictions and ...
עמוד 48
... excellence univerfally acknowledged ; the difpute and the reconci- liation of Dorax and Sebastian has always been admired . This play was first acted in 1690 , after Dryden had for fome years difcontinued dramatick poetry . Amphitryon ...
... excellence univerfally acknowledged ; the difpute and the reconci- liation of Dorax and Sebastian has always been admired . This play was first acted in 1690 , after Dryden had for fome years difcontinued dramatick poetry . Amphitryon ...
עמוד 70
... excellence to be a merry fellow ; and therefore laid out his powers upon small jefts or grofs buffoonery , fo that his performances have little intrin- fick value , and were read only while they were recommended by the novelty of the ...
... excellence to be a merry fellow ; and therefore laid out his powers upon small jefts or grofs buffoonery , fo that his performances have little intrin- fick value , and were read only while they were recommended by the novelty of the ...
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