The Poems and Letters of Thomas GrayR. Priestley, 1820 - 537 pages |
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... hope , that , in dedicating to you the present Edition of the Writings of the illustrious GRAY , my desire may in some measure be accomplished . — What he was as a Poet and a Man has justly entitled him to a laurel lasting as Time ...
... hope , that , in dedicating to you the present Edition of the Writings of the illustrious GRAY , my desire may in some measure be accomplished . — What he was as a Poet and a Man has justly entitled him to a laurel lasting as Time ...
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... hope that they may prompt them to emulate their elegant simplicity , and , of course , to study with more care the classic models from which it was derived . If they do this , I shall not be much concerned if graver readers think them ...
... hope that they may prompt them to emulate their elegant simplicity , and , of course , to study with more care the classic models from which it was derived . If they do this , I shall not be much concerned if graver readers think them ...
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... hope this will have better success in behalf of your quondam school - fellow ; in behalf of one who has walked hand in hand with you , like the two children in the wood , Through many a flowery path and shelly grot , Where learning lull ...
... hope this will have better success in behalf of your quondam school - fellow ; in behalf of one who has walked hand in hand with you , like the two children in the wood , Through many a flowery path and shelly grot , Where learning lull ...
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... hope , dear sir , you will sometimes think of me , write to me , and know me yours , Εξαύδα , μὴ κεῦθε νόῳ , ἵνα εἴδομεν ἄμφω that is , write freely to me and openly , as I do to you ; and , to give you a proof of it , I have sent you ...
... hope , dear sir , you will sometimes think of me , write to me , and know me yours , Εξαύδα , μὴ κεῦθε νόῳ , ἵνα εἴδομεν ἄμφω that is , write freely to me and openly , as I do to you ; and , to give you a proof of it , I have sent you ...
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... hope my sending it to them now may con- vince them I am no less sincere , though perhaps more simple , when well . AD AMICOS . * Yes , happy youths , on Camus ' sedgy side You feel each joy that friendship can divide ; Each realm of ...
... hope my sending it to them now may con- vince them I am no less sincere , though perhaps more simple , when well . AD AMICOS . * Yes , happy youths , on Camus ' sedgy side You feel each joy that friendship can divide ; Each realm of ...
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