An Essay on Criticism: Written in the Year MDCCIX. By Alexander Pope EsqJ. J. Gebauer, 1758 - 28 pages |
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CONTENTS | 1 |
That a true Taſte is as rare to be found as a true Genius 9 to | 18 |
That most men are born with fome Tafte but spoild by falfe Educa | 25 |
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An Essay on Criticism. Written in the Year MDCCIX. by Alexander Pope Esq ALEXANDER. POPE No preview available - 2018 |
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