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481.
The sons of genius search through every age
First Line:
The sons of genius search through every age
Last Line:
And judge like Englishmen he asks no more
Author:
William Shirley (Absolute)
DMI number:
38334
482.
The surest method ancient wits could find
First Line:
The surest method ancient wits could find
Last Line:
Tis application only makes the ass
Author:
Matthew Concanen (Absolute)
DMI number:
11334
483.
The time has been when plays were not so plenty
First Line:
The time has been when plays were not so plenty
Last Line:
Prepared by just decrees to stand or fall
Author:
William Congreve (Absolute)
DMI number:
17535
484.
The tragic muse revolving many a page
First Line:
The tragic muse revolving many a page
Last Line:
And from their frailties learn to mend your own
Author:
Robert Dodsley (Absolute)
DMI number:
38333
485.
The trembling strollers stand 'twixt hope and fear
First Line:
The trembling strollers stand 'twixt hope and fear
Last Line:
And I may boast I did not plead in vain
Author:
James Dodd (Confident)
DMI number:
17555
486.
The ugly beau by frequent use of glass
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The ugly beau by frequent use of glass
Last Line:
But here the action's done and yet the plot's concealed
Author:
Matthew Prior (Absolute)
DMI number:
11993
487.
The unhappy man who once has trailed a pen
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The unhappy man who once has trailed a pen
Last Line:
The pope says grace but 'tis the devil gives thanks
Author:
John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:
3213
488.
The world's a stage as you'll in Shakespeare read
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The world's a stage as you'll in Shakespeare read
Last Line:
And emulate the Greek and Roman name
Author:
Samuel Whyte (Absolute)
DMI number:
37223
489.
The world's a stage great Shakespeare says
First Line:
The world's a stage great Shakespeare says
Last Line:
Now enter Sawney and begin the play
DMI number:
33954
490.
Thee famous fidler of Kinghorn
First Line:
Thee famous fidler of Kinghorn
Last Line:
At bridals he wan many placks
Author:
Hab Simpson (Speculation) & Allan Ramsay (Confident)
DMI number:
34843
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