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... , and abso- lutely transcendent in every depart- ment of literature . Yet , by a singu- lar felicity of temperament , this lofty eminence in the temple of fame did B not in the least injure the engaging simplicity of her.
... , and abso- lutely transcendent in every depart- ment of literature . Yet , by a singu- lar felicity of temperament , this lofty eminence in the temple of fame did B not in the least injure the engaging simplicity of her.
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... ment of genius fascinates our judgment , by introducing the aspect of reality . But , Sir , does this effect take place when we turn over the works of those historians and biographers who set human nature upon stilts , or degrade it to ...
... ment of genius fascinates our judgment , by introducing the aspect of reality . But , Sir , does this effect take place when we turn over the works of those historians and biographers who set human nature upon stilts , or degrade it to ...
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... ment of the historians so severely treated by Stanza . The world has no doubt of my veracity , and they know that when I am barren of materials I dare not invent . Nor will I usher in my story with the pomp of supplicatory introduction ...
... ment of the historians so severely treated by Stanza . The world has no doubt of my veracity , and they know that when I am barren of materials I dare not invent . Nor will I usher in my story with the pomp of supplicatory introduction ...
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... ment , she forgot that she had ever felt the sameness of their unvaried days ; that she had wished to see a little more of life than their neighbouring market- town afforded , or was supplied by the rector and apothecary , and two or ...
... ment , she forgot that she had ever felt the sameness of their unvaried days ; that she had wished to see a little more of life than their neighbouring market- town afforded , or was supplied by the rector and apothecary , and two or ...
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... that there was . little prospect of finishing the thick folio which contained the triumphs of the great Duke of Marlborough , and lamented her want of relish for what • was likely to prove a lasting entertain- ment . 106.
... that there was . little prospect of finishing the thick folio which contained the triumphs of the great Duke of Marlborough , and lamented her want of relish for what • was likely to prove a lasting entertain- ment . 106.
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Seite 222 - I have of late— but wherefore I know not— lost all my mirth, forgone all custom of exercises; and indeed it goes so heavily with my disposition that this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory; this most excellent canopy, the air, look you, this brave o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire, why, it appears no other thing to me than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours.
Seite 255 - Happy in this, she is not yet so old But she may learn; happier than this, She is not bred so dull but she can learn; Happiest of all is that her gentle spirit Commits itself to yours to be directed, As from her lord, her governor, her king.
Seite 192 - You hate me, you despise me ! you do well ; For what I've done I hate and scorn myself. Oh, night, fall on me ! I shall blush to death.
Seite 202 - Prince! I blush to think what I have said, But fate has wrested the confession from me; Go on, and prosper in the paths of honour, Thy virtue will excuse my passion for thee, And make the Gods propitious to our love.
Seite 239 - Alas ! from the day that we met, What hope of an end to my woes ? When I cannot endure to forget The glance that undid my repose. Yet time may diminish the pain : The flower, and the shrub, and the tree, Which I rear'd for her pleasure in vain, In time may have comfort for me.