Word: swiftly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...this period of Queen Anne's time the four leading literary men were Pope, Swift, Defoe and Addison. The last three represented the prose while Pope was the poet. Pope's life and works were closely intertwined and much influenced by his circumstances. He was born in London, the son of a catholic linen draper, but very early in his life his father retired from business to a small estate at Binfield. Pope's education was of the most miscellaneous character; he received his early training at home and later went for short periods to several schools in and about...
...Dean Swift...
...Dean Swift...
After reading "Madame Savarra," one involuntarily smiles. It is a peculiar thing, original enough, it is true, but by no means remarkable. The sketch which follows it, "The Race is not always to the Swift" is, 'o our way of thinking, the best contribution to the number. The story is well told working up to a good climax; the oaths are effective and our "pastry - faced" friend, "Algernon. Fitz-Jones" turns out a man. There is a liveliness and swing in the description of the race which is very attractive...
Bates and Cobb was the battery for the first six innings and played a very strong game. The change from Bates' slow drop to Highlands' swift left-handed curves proved a complete puzzle to the Holyokes...