Catiline. But he has done his robberies so openly, that one may see he fears not to be taxed by any law. He invades authors like a monarch; and what would be theft in other poets is only victory in him. An Essay of Dramatic Poesy - Page 70by John Dryden - 1922 - 179 pagesFull view - About this book
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