The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B. To which is Prefixed Some Account of His Life and Writings [extracted from the Edition of 1823]. A New Edition, EtcThomas Nelson, 1837 - 474 pagina's |
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Pagina xi
... merit which he discovered in criticising a despicable translation of Ovid's Fasti , by a pedantic school - master , and his Enquiry into the Present State of Learning in Europe , which first introduced him to the acquaintance of Dr ...
... merit which he discovered in criticising a despicable translation of Ovid's Fasti , by a pedantic school - master , and his Enquiry into the Present State of Learning in Europe , which first introduced him to the acquaintance of Dr ...
Pagina xii
... merit of this production , it was generally supposed to have come from the pen of Lord Lyttleton , one of the most elegant writers of his time ; and it may be further observed , to enhance the reputa- tion of the work , that it was ...
... merit of this production , it was generally supposed to have come from the pen of Lord Lyttleton , one of the most elegant writers of his time ; and it may be further observed , to enhance the reputa- tion of the work , that it was ...
Pagina xiii
... merit of the comedy , apparent from its extraordinary sale , presented Kelly with a piece of plate of considerable value , and gave an elegant entertainment to him and his friends . These circumstances irritated Goldsmith to so violent ...
... merit of the comedy , apparent from its extraordinary sale , presented Kelly with a piece of plate of considerable value , and gave an elegant entertainment to him and his friends . These circumstances irritated Goldsmith to so violent ...
Pagina xiv
... merit of Dr Parnell , in a Life prefixed to a new edition of that elegant writer's " Poems on several Occasions ; " a work that does honour to the head and heart of the author . The Doctor did not reap a profit from his poetical labours ...
... merit of Dr Parnell , in a Life prefixed to a new edition of that elegant writer's " Poems on several Occasions ; " a work that does honour to the head and heart of the author . The Doctor did not reap a profit from his poetical labours ...
Pagina xxii
... merit , as a poet , is universally acknowledged . His writings partake rather of the elegance and harmony of Pope , than the grandeur and sublimity of Milton ; and , as we observed before , from the authority of Dr Johnson , he rivals ...
... merit , as a poet , is universally acknowledged . His writings partake rather of the elegance and harmony of Pope , than the grandeur and sublimity of Milton ; and , as we observed before , from the authority of Dr Johnson , he rivals ...
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