Critical and Miscellaneous Essays, Band 4Hart, Carey & Hart, 1854 |
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... On the other hand , we find it difficult to believe that , in a world so full of temptation as this , any gentleman , whose life would have been virtuous if he had not read Aristophanes 18 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
... On the other hand , we find it difficult to believe that , in a world so full of temptation as this , any gentleman , whose life would have been virtuous if he had not read Aristophanes 18 MACAULAY'S MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS .
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... believe , a fair summary of Mr. Lamb's doc- trine . We are sure that we do not wish to represent him unfairly . For we admire his genius ; we love the kind nature which appears in all his writings : and we cherish his memory as much as ...
... believe , a fair summary of Mr. Lamb's doc- trine . We are sure that we do not wish to represent him unfairly . For we admire his genius ; we love the kind nature which appears in all his writings : and we cherish his memory as much as ...
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... believe , that , though certainly far superior to " Love in a Wood , " it was not equally successful . It was first tried at the west end of the town , and , as the poet confessed , " would scarce do there . " It was then performed in ...
... believe , that , though certainly far superior to " Love in a Wood , " it was not equally successful . It was first tried at the west end of the town , and , as the poet confessed , " would scarce do there . " It was then performed in ...
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... believe that , if we place it at this time , we do no injustice to the character either of Wycherley or James . Not long after , old Mr. Wycherley died ; and his son , now past the middle of life , came to the family estate . Still ...
... believe that , if we place it at this time , we do no injustice to the character either of Wycherley or James . Not long after , old Mr. Wycherley died ; and his son , now past the middle of life , came to the family estate . Still ...
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... believe , has never been re- printed . Some of these pieces had probably circulated through the town in manuscript ; for , before the volume . appeared , the critics at the coffee - houses very confidently predicted that it would be ...
... believe , has never been re- printed . Some of these pieces had probably circulated through the town in manuscript ; for , before the volume . appeared , the critics at the coffee - houses very confidently predicted that it would be ...
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Seite 296 - Tiber! father Tiber! To whom the Romans pray, A Roman's life, a Roman's arms, Take thou in charge this day ! ' So he spake, and speaking sheathed The good sword by his side, And with his harness on his back Plunged headlong in the tide.
Seite 296 - No sound of joy or sorrow Was heard from either bank; But friends and foes, in dumb surprise, With parted lips and straining eyes, Stood gazing where he sank; And when above the surges They saw his crest appear. All Rome sent forth a rapturous cry, And even the ranks of Tuscany Could scarce forbear to cheer.
Seite 167 - Heathfield, recently ennobled for his memorable defence of Gibraltar against the fleets and armies of France and Spain. The long procession was closed by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal of the realm, by the great dignitaries, and by the brothers and sons of the King. Last of all came the Prince of Wales, conspicuous by his fine person and noble bearing.
Seite 290 - Meanwhile the Tuscan army, Right glorious to behold, Came flashing back the noonday light, Rank behind rank, like surges bright Of a broad sea of gold. Four hundred trumpets sounded A peal of warlike glee, As that great host with measured tread, And spears advanced, and ensigns spread Rolled slowly towards the bridge's head, Where stood the dauntless three. The three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose...
Seite 288 - To every man upon this earth Death cometh soon or late; And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers And the temples of his Gods...
Seite 289 - Then none was for a party ; Then all were for the state ; Then the great man helped the poor, And the poor man loved the great ; Then lands were fairly portioned ; Then spoils were fairly sold : The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.
Seite 169 - ... court, indicated also habitual self-possession and self-respect, a high and intellectual forehead, a brow pensive, but not gloomy, a mouth of inflexible decision, a face pale and worn, but serene, on which was written, as legibly as under the picture in the council-chamber at Calcutta, Mens aqua in arduis,' such was the aspect with which the great Proconsul presented himself to his judges.
Seite 297 - Curse on him!" quoth false Sextus — " Will not the villain drown ? But for this stay, ere close of day We should have sacked the town ! " "Heaven help him!" quoth Lars Porsena, " And bring him safe to shore; For such a gallant feat of arms Was never seen before.
Seite 290 - The Three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose : And forth three chiefs came spurring Before that deep array; To earth they sprang, their swords they drew, And lifted high their shields, and flew To win the narrow way...
Seite 298 - And in the nights of winter, When the cold north winds blow, And the long howling of the wolves Is heard amidst the snow; When round the lonely cottage Roars loud the tempest's din, And the good logs of Algidus Roar louder yet within...