Refined praise and protest in a wartime literary quarrel
The writer defends civility toward muses and critics, cites Mr. Warton’s example, and explains a poem’s aim to remedy faults. He laments printer fears and ministerial menaces, vows loyalty to king and country, and pledges to praise or censure ministers per conduct, remaining serviceable to the public.
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Mr. Warton
The Poetry Professors and the Latin Shrine
A satirical verse sketch critiques poets and scholars in an ironic unveiling of professors and critics. It mocks crammped measures and puffed reputations, naming Fabricius, Cooper, Calepine, Ainsworthius, Faber, Constantine, Gradus, and Sir Cento as figures in a campus and literary courts.
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Prentice Spruce
Strand
Fabricius
Cooper
Calepine
Ainsworthius
Faber
Constantine
Hielyoake
Gradus
Cento Reeder