The Critical Works of John Dennis, Volume 2Johns Hopkins Press, 1964 - Criticism |
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... manner shows that he was aware of taking a heavy risk ; and Motteux's friendly review in the Gentleman's Journal tried to justify Dennis's manner of dealing with Dryden and Waller . The consequence of this daring was that Dennis became ...
... manner shows that he was aware of taking a heavy risk ; and Motteux's friendly review in the Gentleman's Journal tried to justify Dennis's manner of dealing with Dryden and Waller . The consequence of this daring was that Dennis became ...
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... manners and customs , 236 but differences in religion , 237 systems of government , 288 and social circumstances ... manner in keeping with his position . In treating of a sublime subject he might well write in a sublime style , as ...
... manners and customs , 236 but differences in religion , 237 systems of government , 288 and social circumstances ... manner in keeping with his position . In treating of a sublime subject he might well write in a sublime style , as ...
Page 197
... manner of Building ; and are perfectly convinc'd , that the ancient Græcian and Roman manner is not only more beautiful and more harmonious , but more useful and more convenient . We have since that Time made a very great Progress in ...
... manner of Building ; and are perfectly convinc'd , that the ancient Græcian and Roman manner is not only more beautiful and more harmonious , but more useful and more convenient . We have since that Time made a very great Progress in ...
Contents
Introduction | vii |
An Essay on the Genius and Writings of Shakespear 1712 | 1 |
To the Spectator on Poetical Justice 1712 | 18 |
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