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

Note 129 — AN ESSAY ON CRITICISM.

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Fired with the charms fair science does impart.

Though "does" is removed, "with what" is less dignified and graceful than "with the charms." The diction of the couplet is prosaic and devoid of elegance.—Wakefield.

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