Practical Modern English, Volume 3University of London Press, 1949 |
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... received . Later Burke suggested that Crabbe should take Holy Orders so that he would be sure of a livelihood . This he did in 1783. His first curacy was at Aldborough ; later he had several livings offered to him and finally settled at ...
... received . Later Burke suggested that Crabbe should take Holy Orders so that he would be sure of a livelihood . This he did in 1783. His first curacy was at Aldborough ; later he had several livings offered to him and finally settled at ...
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... received a letter from the Lord Chamberlain offering him the Poet Laureateship . This honour he at first refused , but on being pressed by the Prime Minister , Sir Robert Peel , who told him that the Queen approved of his appointment as ...
... received a letter from the Lord Chamberlain offering him the Poet Laureateship . This honour he at first refused , but on being pressed by the Prime Minister , Sir Robert Peel , who told him that the Queen approved of his appointment as ...
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... received sixty guineas and a considerable measure of fame . Charles followed this by his Specimens of English Poets Contemporary with Shakespeare which was published in 1808 and was also favourably received . From 1807 to 1817 his ...
... received sixty guineas and a considerable measure of fame . Charles followed this by his Specimens of English Poets Contemporary with Shakespeare which was published in 1808 and was also favourably received . From 1807 to 1817 his ...
Contents
THE LITERATURE OF THE ANGLOSAXONS | 9 |
THE NORMAN CONQUEST AND AFTER | 18 |
GEOFFREY CHAUCER THE FATHER OF ENGLISH POETRY | 24 |
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