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... Dryden's most ambitious official compliment . " That , and nothing more ? It is difficult to become excited over a poem with so simple a design , even if it is the work of a major poet . But one may be sure that Dryden had something ...
... Dryden's most ambitious official compliment . " That , and nothing more ? It is difficult to become excited over a poem with so simple a design , even if it is the work of a major poet . But one may be sure that Dryden had something ...
Page 123
... Dryden seems immedi- ately to reject it , returning a few phrases later to interpreting Lon- don's calamities as trials . Later the City's troubles are referred to as " sufferings " and " afflictions . " Lest anyone miss his intention ...
... Dryden seems immedi- ately to reject it , returning a few phrases later to interpreting Lon- don's calamities as trials . Later the City's troubles are referred to as " sufferings " and " afflictions . " Lest anyone miss his intention ...
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... Dryden opposes the superstitious acceptance of the vulgar prophecies . So exalted a notion of the King and his chosen leaders stands in sharp contrast with Dryden's picture of the English people , who appear admirable only when they ...
... Dryden opposes the superstitious acceptance of the vulgar prophecies . So exalted a notion of the King and his chosen leaders stands in sharp contrast with Dryden's picture of the English people , who appear admirable only when they ...
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The Beggars Opera | 14 |
The Authenticity of Anna Sewards Published Correspondence | 50 |
The Nature of Dr Johnsons Rationalism 888 | 88 |
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