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Licentia poetica discuss'dor, the true test of poetry. Without which it is difficult to judge of, or compose, a correct English poem. To which are added, critical observations on the principal, antient and modern poets. Viz. Homer, Horace, Virgil, Milton, Waller, Cowley, Dryden, &c. as frequently liable to Just Censure. A poem. By W. Coward, Coll. Med. Lond. M.D.

The life of Alexander Pope, Esqwith a view of his writings, and many curious anecdotes of his noble patrons. As well as of his cotemporary wits, friends, and foes. By W.H. Dilworth, M.A.

The life of Alexander Pope, Esq.Compiled from original manuscripts; with a critical essay on his writings and genius. By Owen Ruffhead, Esq.

The life of Algernon Charles Swinburne

The life of Lorenzo de' Medici,called the magnificent. By William Roscoe.

The life of Milton,in three parts. To which are added, Conjectures on the origin of Paradise lost: with an appendix. By William Hayley, Esq.

The life of Saint Katherine.From the Royal ms. 17A. XXVII., &c., with its Latin original from the Cotton ms. Caligula, A. VIII., &c.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.Dcomprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published. The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. In two volumes. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.Dcomprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published. The whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. In two volumes. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.Dcomprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. In three volumes. The second edition, revised and augmented. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.Dcomprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. In three volumes. The second edition, revised and augmented. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.Dcomprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. In three volumes. The second edition, revised and augmented. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson,LL.D. By Sir John Hawkins, Knt.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.comprehending an account of his studies and numerous works, in Chronological order; a series of his Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published: the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great-Britain, for near half a century, during which he flourished. By James Boswell, Esq.

The life of Thomas Chatterton,with criticisms on his genius and writings, and a concise view of the controversy concerning Rowley's poems. By G. Gregory, D.D. F.A.S. author of essays historical and moral, &c.

The life of Voltaire,by the Marquis de Condorcet. To which are added, Memoirs of Voltaire, written by himself. Translated from the French. In two volumes.

Lingua Britannica reformataor, a new English dictionary, under the following titles, viz. I. Universal; ... VIII. Philosophical; ... To which is prefix'd, an introduction, containing a physico-grammatical essay on the propriety and rationale of the English tongue, ... By Benj. Martin.

Lingua materna;chapters on the school teaching of English,

Linguæ Britannicæ vera pronunciatioor, a new English dictionary. Containing I. An explanation of all English words used by the best writers; the various Senses of each Word being distinctly pointed out by Figures 1, 2, 3, &c. II. The Language from which each Word is derived. III. The part of Speech to which it belongs. IV. A supplement of upwards of 4000 proper names. In Which Every Word has not only the common Accent to denote the Emphasis of the Voice, but, in order to a just Pronunciation, every Syllable is marked with a long or short Accent to determine its Quantity; and the quiescent Letters, various sounds of Vowess, &c. are so distinguished, that any Person, Native or Foreigner, who can but read, may speedily acquire an accurate Pronunciation of the English Language. To the whole is prefixed a dissertation on the species of sounds, &c. with practical Observations on the various Powers and Formations of the Letters. A work intirely new, and designed for the Use of Schools, and of Foreigners, as well as Natives who would speak, read, and write English with Propriety and Accuracy. By James Buchanan.

The Literary fly

A literary history of the English people from the renaissance to the civil war

A literary history of the English people from the renaissance to the civil war

A literary history of the English people from the renaissance to the civil war

Literary remains :with a memoir

The literary remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The literary remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Literary studies,

The lives and characters of the ancient Grecian poets.With their heads curiously engraven on copper-plates. By Basil Kennet, M. A. of Corpus-Christi College, Oxon.

The lives and characters of the English dramatick poetsalso an exact account of all the plays that were ever yet printed in the English tongue, their double titles, the places where acted, the dates when printed, and the persons to whom dedicated, with remarks and observations on most of the said plays

Lives enshrined in language :or, proper names which have become common parts of speech

The lives of the most eminent English poets;with critical observations on their works.

The lives of the most eminent English poets;with critical observations on their works.

The lives of the most eminent English poets;with critical observations on their works.

The lives of the most eminent English poets;with critical observations on their works.

The lives of the most famous English poets, or, The honour of Parnassusin a brief essay of the works and writings of above two hundred of them, from the time of K. William the Conqueror to the reign of His present Majesty, King James II

The lives of the poets of Great Britain and Ireland,to the time of Dean Swift. Compiled from ample materials scattered in a variety of books, and especially from the Ms. Notes of the late ingenious Mr. Coxeter and others, collected for this Design, by Mr. Cibber. In four volumes.

The lives of the poets of Great Britain and Ireland,to the time of Dean Swift. Compiled from ample materials scattered in a variety of books, and especially from the Ms. Notes of the late ingenious Mr. Coxeter and others, collected for this Design, by Mr. Cibber. In four volumes.

The lives of the poets of Great Britain and Ireland,to the time of Dean Swift. Compiled from ample materials scattered in a variety of books, and especially from the Ms. Notes of the late ingenious Mr. Coxeter and others, collected for this Design, by Mr. Cibber. In four volumes.

The lives of the poets of Great Britain and Ireland,to the time of Dean Swift. Compiled from ample materials scattered in a variety of books, and especially from the Ms. Notes of the late ingenious Mr. Coxeter and others, collected for this Design, by Mr. Cibber. In four volumes.

The lives of the poets of Great Britain and Ireland,to the time of Dean Swift. Compiled from ample materials scattered in a variety of books, and especially from the Ms. Notes of the late ingenious Mr. Coxeter and others, collected for this Design, by Mr. Cibber. In four volumes.

The lives of the Roman poets.Containing a critical and historical account of them and their writings, with large Quotations of their most celebrated Passages, as far as was necessary to compare and illustrate their several Excellencies, as well as to discover wherein they were deficient. To which is added, a chronological table, fitted to the Years before and after Christ, shewing the Times when they flourished and published their Works, and exhibiting the more remarkable Events coincident with them. Together with An Introduction concerning the Origin and Progress of Poetry in general; and an Essay on Dramatick Poetry in particular. By L. Crusius, late of St. John's College, Cambridge. In two volumes.