Oliver Goldsmith: A BiographyG. P. Putnam, 1851 - 382 pagina's |
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... whole income , eked out by the produce of some fields which he farmed , and of some oc- casional duties performed for his wife's uncle , the rector of an adjoining parish , did not exceed forty pounds . " And passing rich with forty ...
... whole income , eked out by the produce of some fields which he farmed , and of some oc- casional duties performed for his wife's uncle , the rector of an adjoining parish , did not exceed forty pounds . " And passing rich with forty ...
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... whole callow brood of the neighborhood , to teach them their letters and keep them out of harm's way . Mistress Eliza- beth Delap , for that was her name , flourished in this capacity for upward of fifty years , and it was the pride and ...
... whole callow brood of the neighborhood , to teach them their letters and keep them out of harm's way . Mistress Eliza- beth Delap , for that was her name , flourished in this capacity for upward of fifty years , and it was the pride and ...
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... whole race of Irish rogues and rapparees . Every thing , in short , that savored of romance , fable , and adventure , was congenial to his poetic mind , and took instant root there ; but the slow plants of useful knowledge were apt to ...
... whole race of Irish rogues and rapparees . Every thing , in short , that savored of romance , fable , and adventure , was congenial to his poetic mind , and took instant root there ; but the slow plants of useful knowledge were apt to ...
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... whole , appears to have been well thought of by his teachers . In his studies he inclined towards the Latin poets and historians ; relished Ovid and Horace , and delighted in Livy . He exercised himself with pleasure in read- SCHOOL ...
... whole , appears to have been well thought of by his teachers . In his studies he inclined towards the Latin poets and historians ; relished Ovid and Horace , and delighted in Livy . He exercised himself with pleasure in read- SCHOOL ...
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... whole collegiate career . This turn of success and sudden influx of wealth proved too much for the head of our poor student . He forthwith gave a supper and dance at his chamber TYRANNY OF WILDER , THE TUTOR . 37 to a 36 OLIVER GOLDSMITH .
... whole collegiate career . This turn of success and sudden influx of wealth proved too much for the head of our poor student . He forthwith gave a supper and dance at his chamber TYRANNY OF WILDER , THE TUTOR . 37 to a 36 OLIVER GOLDSMITH .
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Pagina 247 - ... bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose; I still had hopes — for pride attends us still — Amidst the swains to show my...
Pagina 23 - A man severe he was, and stern to view, I knew him well, and every truant knew : Well had the boding tremblers...
Pagina 76 - And haply, though my harsh touch, faltering still, But mock'd all tune, and marr'd the dancer's skill, Yet would the village praise my wondrous power, And dance, forgetful of the noontide hour. Alike all ages. Dames of ancient days Have led their children through the mirthful maze ; And the gay grandsire, skill'd in gestic lore, Has frisk'd beneath the burden of threescore.
Pagina 42 - How often have I blest the coming day, When toil remitting lent its turn to play, And all the village train, from labor free, Led up their sports beneath the spreading tree, While many a pastime circled in the shade, The young contending as the old surveyed; And many a gambol frolicked o'er the ground, And sleights of art and feats of strength went round.
Pagina 21 - His house was known to all the vagrant train ; He chid their wanderings, but relieved their pain.
Pagina 177 - When lovely woman stoops to folly. And finds, too late, that men betray. What charm can soothe her melancholy, What art can wash her guilt away? The only art her guilt to cover. To hide her shame from every eye, To give repentance to her lover, And wring his bosom, — is to die.
Pagina 247 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs - and God has given my share I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose.
Pagina 221 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven. As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Pagina 221 - A man he was to all the country dear. And passing rich with forty pounds a year. Remote from towns he ran his godly race, Nor e'er had changed, nor wished to change his place.
Pagina 366 - Here Reynolds is laid, and to tell you my mind, .He has not left a wiser or better behind : His pencil was striking, resistless, and grand : His manners were gentle, complying, and bland; Still bom to improve us in every part, His pencil our faces, his manners our heart...