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...derived from whatever is most excellent in ancient and modern literature, for, as Pope justly observes, " True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learn'd to dance." I must, therefore, confess I do not regret, with Mr. Shee, " the long and general influence of precedent...

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...slow ; And praise the easy vigour of a line, 360 Where Denham's strength, and Waller's sweetness join. True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learn'd to dance. NOTES. 366. A needless Alexandrine, #c.] Dr. Johnson requires in an Alexandrine a pause invariably...

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