George Colman, “A Posthumous Work of S. Johnson. An Ode.”

A few lines of poetry unfavourably comment on Tuscan-like improvisation.

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Author:
Colman, George
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Language:
English
Publication Title:
Prose on Several Occasions; Accompanied with Some Pieces in Verse
Article Title:
A Posthumous Work of S. Johnson. An Ode.
Page Numbers:
166
Additional Info:
3 vols.
Publisher:
Cadel
Place of Publication:
London
Date Published:
1787

Text:

Poor Tuscan-like Improvisation / Is but of English sense castration, / An infantine inanity.

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