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perhaps , indeed , his “ Dream " is the only composition which can be cited as
uniformly poetical : but his various learning , his good sense , his perfect
knowledge of courts and of the world , the facility of his versification , and , above
all , his ...
perhaps , indeed , his “ Dream " is the only composition which can be cited as
uniformly poetical : but his various learning , his good sense , his perfect
knowledge of courts and of the world , the facility of his versification , and , above
all , his ...
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added 58 psalms to the list . Of the other contributors , the chief , in point of rank
and learning , was William Whyttingham , dean of Durham , whose translations
are marked with the initials of his name . Thomas Norton , a barrister , and native
of ...
added 58 psalms to the list . Of the other contributors , the chief , in point of rank
and learning , was William Whyttingham , dean of Durham , whose translations
are marked with the initials of his name . Thomas Norton , a barrister , and native
of ...
Page 259
Though much admired for his classical learning , and poetical talents , he wisely
embraced the more useful profession of physic . This he studied at Avignon ,
obtained a diploma , returned to England ; and , partly by his skill , and partly by
the ...
Though much admired for his classical learning , and poetical talents , he wisely
embraced the more useful profession of physic . This he studied at Avignon ,
obtained a diploma , returned to England ; and , partly by his skill , and partly by
the ...
Page 315
The sceptre , learning , physic , must All follow this , and come to dust , Fear no
more the lightning flash , Nor th ' all - dreaded thunder stone ; Fear no slander ,
censure rash , Thou hast finish ' d joy and moan . SONG . Under the green - wood
...
The sceptre , learning , physic , must All follow this , and come to dust , Fear no
more the lightning flash , Nor th ' all - dreaded thunder stone ; Fear no slander ,
censure rash , Thou hast finish ' d joy and moan . SONG . Under the green - wood
...
Page 335
His poem “ on the Immortality of the Soul , ” is a noble monument of his learning ,
acuteness , command of language , and facility of versification . His similies ( as
Mrs . Cowper and Mr . Headley have justly observed ) are singularly happy ...
His poem “ on the Immortality of the Soul , ” is a noble monument of his learning ,
acuteness , command of language , and facility of versification . His similies ( as
Mrs . Cowper and Mr . Headley have justly observed ) are singularly happy ...
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| Title | Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 2 Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, English poets |
| Author | English poets |
| Editor | George Ellis |
| Published | 1801 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 21 Jun 2007 |
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