The Life of John MiltonNichols and Son, 1806 - 566 pages |
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... passed some interval of study at St. - Paul's school , under the direction , at that time , of Mr. Alexander Gill . Three of our author's familiar letters are addressed to Alexander Gill , his master's son and assistant in the school ...
... passed some interval of study at St. - Paul's school , under the direction , at that time , of Mr. Alexander Gill . Three of our author's familiar letters are addressed to Alexander Gill , his master's son and assistant in the school ...
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... passing beauties often strike my sight , Diurnal stars , that shoot a genial light . With raptured gaze , ah ! often have I hung On forms of power to make old Saturn young : Ah ! often have I seen the radiant eye Outblaze the gem , or ...
... passing beauties often strike my sight , Diurnal stars , that shoot a genial light . With raptured gaze , ah ! often have I hung On forms of power to make old Saturn young : Ah ! often have I seen the radiant eye Outblaze the gem , or ...
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... passed seven years at the University pure from every blemish , and in possession of the esteem of the good , till he took with applause his de- gree of master of arts ; that he then retired to his father's house , and left behind him a ...
... passed seven years at the University pure from every blemish , and in possession of the esteem of the good , till he took with applause his de- gree of master of arts ; that he then retired to his father's house , and left behind him a ...
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... passed under his father's roof , ' may justly be regarded as the happiest of his life . In literary leisure , and the company of an intelligent and beloved father ; with a select correspondence , and an occasional intercourse with the ...
... passed under his father's roof , ' may justly be regarded as the happiest of his life . In literary leisure , and the company of an intelligent and beloved father ; with a select correspondence , and an occasional intercourse with the ...
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... passing , one only spot was discovered to him ; and all that was unknown was peopled by hope with her own gay , and beautiful pro- geny . While he passed his hours in converse with the mighty dead , or with the wise and virtuous living ...
... passing , one only spot was discovered to him ; and all that was unknown was peopled by hope with her own gay , and beautiful pro- geny . While he passed his hours in converse with the mighty dead , or with the wise and virtuous living ...
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