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to to ert of 0 , k or th st 13 d position , and strongly attests the mutual respect of the parties , founded , as we cannot reasonably doubt , on their mutual conviction of great literary attainments . " A powerful intellect , exerted ...
to to ert of 0 , k or th st 13 d position , and strongly attests the mutual respect of the parties , founded , as we cannot reasonably doubt , on their mutual conviction of great literary attainments . " A powerful intellect , exerted ...
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The sentiments and the warmth , thus communicated to the mind of the young Milton , would , no doubt , be strengthened by the lessons and the example of his preceptor Young ; in whom religion seems to have been exalted to enthusiasm ...
The sentiments and the warmth , thus communicated to the mind of the young Milton , would , no doubt , be strengthened by the lessons and the example of his preceptor Young ; in whom religion seems to have been exalted to enthusiasm ...
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In the collection of poems , which was published on this occasion in 1638 , Milton's Lycidas occupies the last , and , as it was no doubt intended to be , the most honourable place . Every honour which could be paid to its poetic ...
In the collection of poems , which was published on this occasion in 1638 , Milton's Lycidas occupies the last , and , as it was no doubt intended to be , the most honourable place . Every honour which could be paid to its poetic ...
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... you so lavishly dispense her whole stores ; or health herself is without doubt your obsequious attendant , you so imperiously like a king enjoin her , obedience . Accept therefore my congratulations , and allow me to return you my ...
... you so lavishly dispense her whole stores ; or health herself is without doubt your obsequious attendant , you so imperiously like a king enjoin her , obedience . Accept therefore my congratulations , and allow me to return you my ...
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... left us any doubt upon the subject , With his compositions also during his residence in Italy , we are so particularly acquainted as not to be permitted to hesitate when we exclude from their number the objects of our reference .
... left us any doubt upon the subject , With his compositions also during his residence in Italy , we are so particularly acquainted as not to be permitted to hesitate when we exclude from their number the objects of our reference .
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| Title | The Life of John Milton |
| Author | Charles Symmons |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | Nichols and Son, 1806 |
| Original from | the University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Digitized | 20 Jan 2011 |
| Length | 566 pages |
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