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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10), Poetry - Volume 2

Note 295 — AN ESSAY ON CRITICISM. (continued 2)

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These concluding lines bear a great resemblance to Boileau's conclusion of his Art of Poetry, but are perhaps superior:

Censeur un peu fâcheux, mais souvent nécessaire; Plus enclin à blâmer, que savant à bien faire.—Warton.

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