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The anxieties of literature not less than those of publick stations. The inequality of authors' writings.

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An allegory on wit and learning.

133

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The contrariety of criticism. The vanity of objection. An author obliged to depend upon his own judgment.

139

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The necessity of attending to the duties of common life. The natural character not to be forsaken.

144

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Rashness preferable to cowardice. Enterprise not to be repressed.

150

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The mischief of extravagance, and misery of dependance.

156

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An author's treatment from six patrons.

162

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The various arts of self-delusion.

168

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The folly of anticipating misfortunes.

175

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The observance of Sunday recommended; an allegory.

180

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The defence of a known mistake highly culpable.

185

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The vanity of stoicism. The necessity of patience.

192

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An allegorical history of rest and labour.

198

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The uneasiness and disgust of female cowardice.

204

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A marriage of prudence without affection.

210

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The reasons why pastorals delight.

217

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The true principles of pastoral poetry.

223

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The advantages of mediocrity. An Eastern fable.

229

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The unhappiness of women, whether single or married.

235

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The difficulty of giving advice without offending.

240

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The advantages of memory.

246

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The misery of a modish lady in solitude.

252

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The inconveniencies of precipitation and confidence.

258

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Religion and superstition, a vision.

264

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The causes of disagreement in marriage.

271

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The mischiefs of rural faction.

276

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The proper means of regulating sorrow.

282

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The miseries of an infirm constitution.

288

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A disquisition upon the value of fame.

293

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A virtuous old age always reverenced.

299

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The employments of a housewife in the country.

305

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The contemplation of the calamities of others, a remedy for grief.

312

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The folly and misery of a spendthrift.

317