The Retrospective Review, and Historical and Antiquarian Magazine, Volumes 1-2; Volume 16Henry Southern, Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas C. and H. Baldwyn, 1828 |
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... present of mentioning an interesting point in dramatic history relative to Marlowe . It has long been matter of surprise that Marlowe should be the author of Tamburlaine the Great ; but the authority on which he was supposed to be so ...
... present of mentioning an interesting point in dramatic history relative to Marlowe . It has long been matter of surprise that Marlowe should be the author of Tamburlaine the Great ; but the authority on which he was supposed to be so ...
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... Present us with more danger : there's the first . The next my undertaking , in defence Of such a stock of goodness in that lady , As envy ne'er durst look on : which who knows not , So fair and just the ever - watchful eye That midnight ...
... Present us with more danger : there's the first . The next my undertaking , in defence Of such a stock of goodness in that lady , As envy ne'er durst look on : which who knows not , So fair and just the ever - watchful eye That midnight ...
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... present that I am pressed to write before the departure of Mons . De la Mothe from London . I will tell you , then ... presents , after having kissed my cousin Nemours ' hands and yours , and begged you to show all favour to this bearer ...
... present that I am pressed to write before the departure of Mons . De la Mothe from London . I will tell you , then ... presents , after having kissed my cousin Nemours ' hands and yours , and begged you to show all favour to this bearer ...
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... present letter , and to give you to understand that my dower in Touraine being taken from me , I am in return sent away to be your neighbour . This , I think , will not be disagreeable to you , considering the old acquaintance between ...
... present letter , and to give you to understand that my dower in Touraine being taken from me , I am in return sent away to be your neighbour . This , I think , will not be disagreeable to you , considering the old acquaintance between ...
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... present , from 1701 to 1711 , interspersed with many curious Incidents , entertaining Conversations , and judicious Reflections : written by himself . London : Printed for J. Brindley , in New Bond Street ; G. Hawkins , in Fleet Street ...
... present , from 1701 to 1711 , interspersed with many curious Incidents , entertaining Conversations , and judicious Reflections : written by himself . London : Printed for J. Brindley , in New Bond Street ; G. Hawkins , in Fleet Street ...
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