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... least he thinks so ) to the Bishop of Gloucester's Life , to be prefixed to the new edition of his works now in the press . Confirmed Princess Augusta [ their Ma- jesties ' second daughter ] in the Chapel of Windsor Castle , Dec. the ...
... least he thinks so ) to the Bishop of Gloucester's Life , to be prefixed to the new edition of his works now in the press . Confirmed Princess Augusta [ their Ma- jesties ' second daughter ] in the Chapel of Windsor Castle , Dec. the ...
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... least mis- understanding between them ; or so much as a difference of opinion as to the manner in which the education of the Princes should be conducted . In October 1790 , I had the honour to receive from the King the present of two ...
... least mis- understanding between them ; or so much as a difference of opinion as to the manner in which the education of the Princes should be conducted . In October 1790 , I had the honour to receive from the King the present of two ...
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... least attentive of its critics . For , however all the different kinds of poetry might appear to enter into it , yet every one saw , that some at least were very slightly considered : whence the frequent attempts , the artes et institu ...
... least attentive of its critics . For , however all the different kinds of poetry might appear to enter into it , yet every one saw , that some at least were very slightly considered : whence the frequent attempts , the artes et institu ...
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... least appearance of that rhapsodical , detached form , which made the character of the old satire . But , principally , because , on any other supposi- tion , it does not appear , what could give Lucilius a claim to that high ...
... least appearance of that rhapsodical , detached form , which made the character of the old satire . But , principally , because , on any other supposi- tion , it does not appear , what could give Lucilius a claim to that high ...
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Richard Hurd. sistent method ; which is never more artificial , than when least apparent to a careless , inattentive reader . This should have stimulated his learned critics to seek the connexion of the poet's own ideas , when they ...
Richard Hurd. sistent method ; which is never more artificial , than when least apparent to a careless , inattentive reader . This should have stimulated his learned critics to seek the connexion of the poet's own ideas , when they ...
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Page 18 - Horace still charms with graceful negligence, And without method talks us into sense; Will, like a friend, familiarly convey The truest notions in the easiest way. He, who supreme in judgment, as in wit, Might boldly censure, as he boldly writ, Yet judg'd with coolness, tho' he sung with fire; His precepts teach but what his works inspire.
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