Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page 57
... people , whence he argues to a presumption that their poets used the same numbers , feet , and measures , in their compositions . † Appendix , No. 7 . I contrived H contrived to write in the midst of city bustle SIR WILLIAM JONES . 57.
... people , whence he argues to a presumption that their poets used the same numbers , feet , and measures , in their compositions . † Appendix , No. 7 . I contrived H contrived to write in the midst of city bustle SIR WILLIAM JONES . 57.
Page 58
... poems as you have begun , consists in giving them a poetical dress ; but this will prove easier than you imagine ; for there are many of his odes , which I conclude you will not attempt to translate , as containing expressions wholly ...
... poems as you have begun , consists in giving them a poetical dress ; but this will prove easier than you imagine ; for there are many of his odes , which I conclude you will not attempt to translate , as containing expressions wholly ...
Page 65
... Poets , are more ancient than the time of Jesus . Objection . Some men might have an interest in forging Isaiah . Answer . Forged writings would have been more in point . Those of Isaiah bear no marks of forgery ; and the Jews ...
... Poets , are more ancient than the time of Jesus . Objection . Some men might have an interest in forging Isaiah . Answer . Forged writings would have been more in point . Those of Isaiah bear no marks of forgery ; and the Jews ...
Page 76
... poets in the Anthologia * . To Lady SPENCER . Nice , April 14th , 1770 . It is with great pleasure , that I acquaint your Ladyship , that Mrs. Poyntz , Lady Harriet , and her brother , are perfectly well ; Mrs. Poyntz goes this morning ...
... poets in the Anthologia * . To Lady SPENCER . Nice , April 14th , 1770 . It is with great pleasure , that I acquaint your Ladyship , that Mrs. Poyntz , Lady Harriet , and her brother , are perfectly well ; Mrs. Poyntz goes this morning ...
Page 78
... poets and philosophers is " almost dying ; age and sickness have brought him to his last day ; " he can converse with nobody , and entreats Mr. Jones to excuse " and pity him . He presents him with his humble respects . " But he was not ...
... poets and philosophers is " almost dying ; age and sickness have brought him to his last day ; " he can converse with nobody , and entreats Mr. Jones to excuse " and pity him . He presents him with his humble respects . " But he was not ...
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