British Writers: William Langland to the English Bible, Volumes 1-8This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish, and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the present day. The contributors analyze many individual works and engage the reader withtheir distinctive themes and stylistic. Introductory essays and chronological tables open each volume and provide historical background. |
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Page 85
... successful novelist brought him . Clearly he had a vested interest in try- ing to preserve those conventions of the ... success of Pamela , and with his imagination fired by a theme that suited his genius perfectly 85 SAMUEL RICHARDSON.
... successful novelist brought him . Clearly he had a vested interest in try- ing to preserve those conventions of the ... success of Pamela , and with his imagination fired by a theme that suited his genius perfectly 85 SAMUEL RICHARDSON.
Page 109
... Success become the Test of Truth . ( III . viii . 57-63 ) As a dramatic production , Irene , in spite of Gar- rick's efforts , was not a success ; but it is one of the many evidences of Johnson's preoccupation with the proper tests of ...
... Success become the Test of Truth . ( III . viii . 57-63 ) As a dramatic production , Irene , in spite of Gar- rick's efforts , was not a success ; but it is one of the many evidences of Johnson's preoccupation with the proper tests of ...
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... success , they perceive no particular summons to composition , except the sound of the clock ... and about the opinion of posterity they have little solicitude , for their productions are seldom intended to remain in the world longer ...
... success , they perceive no particular summons to composition , except the sound of the clock ... and about the opinion of posterity they have little solicitude , for their productions are seldom intended to remain in the world longer ...
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