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The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV   By: (1703-1758)

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"The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV by Theophilus Cibber is a comprehensive and informative collection of biographies on some of the most prominent poets of the time. Cibber's detailed research and insightful analysis provide readers with a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of these literary figures. The writing is engaging and well-paced, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history of English literature. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for those looking to learn more about the poets who have shaped the literary landscape of Great Britain and Ireland."

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THE

LIVES

OF

THE

POETS

OF

GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND.

By Mr. CIBBER, and other Hands. VOL. IV.

MDCCLIII. VOLUME IV.

Contains the LIVES OF

Motteux Manley Mrs. Needler Hughes Prior Centlivre Mrs. Brady Stepney Pack Dawes Arch. York Congreve Vanbrugh Steele Marvel Thomas Mrs. Fenton Booth Sewel Hammond Eusden Eachard Oldmixon Welsted Smyth More Dennis Granville L. Lansdowne Gay Philip D. Wharton Codrington Ward L'Estrange Smith Edmund De Foe Rowe Mrs. Yalden Mitchel Ozell

Just Published,

Dedicated to the Right Honourable PHILIP Earl of CHESTERFIELD.

Correctly printed in a neat Pocket Volume (Price Bound Three Shillings,)

The Second Edition of

LES MOEURS; or, MANNERS. Accurately Translated from the French. Wherein the Principles of Morality, or Social Duties, viz. Piety, Wisdom, Prudence, Fortitude, Justice, Temperance, Love, Friendship, Humanity, &c. &c. are described in all their Branches; the Obligations of them shewn to consist in our Nature, and the Enlargement of them strongly enforc'd. Here Parents are taught, that, giving Birth to a Child, scarcety entitles them to that honourable Name, without a strict Discharge of Parental Duties; the Friend will find, there are a thousand other Decorums, besides the doing of a Favour, to entitle him to the tender Name of Friend; and the Good natur'd Man will find, he ought to extend that Quality beyond the Bounds of his own Neighbourhood or Party... Continue reading book >>


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