A Selection of English Epigrams: Extracted Principally from the British and American Journals; and Comprising the Most Valuable of Those Contained in The British Martial; with Some OriginalsJoshua Belcher., 1812 - 131 pagina's |
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Pagina v
... there- fore relinquished ; and a SELECTION OF EPI- GRAMS was undertaken , which should com- prise the most valuable of those contained in the British Martial , together with such others of real merit , as might be gleaned from those ...
... there- fore relinquished ; and a SELECTION OF EPI- GRAMS was undertaken , which should com- prise the most valuable of those contained in the British Martial , together with such others of real merit , as might be gleaned from those ...
Pagina viii
... , and polite language . The POINT is a sharp , lively , and unexpect- ed turn of wit , with which an epigram ought to be concluded . There are some criticks , indeed , who will not admit the point in an viii PREFACE .
... , and polite language . The POINT is a sharp , lively , and unexpect- ed turn of wit , with which an epigram ought to be concluded . There are some criticks , indeed , who will not admit the point in an viii PREFACE .
Pagina ix
... there is more delicacy in the manner of Catullus ; but the point is more agreeable to the general taste , and seems to be the chief characteristick of this poem . An epigram may be considered as con- sisting of two parts , the recital ...
... there is more delicacy in the manner of Catullus ; but the point is more agreeable to the general taste , and seems to be the chief characteristick of this poem . An epigram may be considered as con- sisting of two parts , the recital ...
Pagina xii
... there are so many different gradations of criminality , that it was found dif- ficult to draw the line of demarcation between innocence and guilt . If any in this collection should be thought exceptionable in this respect , it is hoped ...
... there are so many different gradations of criminality , that it was found dif- ficult to draw the line of demarcation between innocence and guilt . If any in this collection should be thought exceptionable in this respect , it is hoped ...
Pagina 18
... tries . Fiercely they thrust the rogue away- When lo ! on Lucy's breast he fell ; And nestling there , I heard him say , " Thanks , friends ! THIS suits me quite as well . " XIV . ** On the Marriage of a Mr. HUSBAND 18.
... tries . Fiercely they thrust the rogue away- When lo ! on Lucy's breast he fell ; And nestling there , I heard him say , " Thanks , friends ! THIS suits me quite as well . " XIV . ** On the Marriage of a Mr. HUSBAND 18.
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Populaire passages
Pagina 76 - Three poets, in three distant ages born, Greece, Italy, and England did adorn. The first in loftiness of thought surpassed, The next in majesty, in both the last. The force of Nature could no farther go ; To make a third she joined the former two.
Pagina 23 - In all thy humours, whether grave or mellow, Thou'rt such a touchy, testy, pleasant fellow; Hast so much wit, and mirth, and spleen, about thee, There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
Pagina 86 - Tender-handed stroke a nettle, And it stings you for your pains ; Grasp it like a man of mettle, And it soft as silk remains.
Pagina 97 - Then ventured to give him some sober advice — But Tom is a person of honour so nice, Too wise to take counsel, too proud to take warning, That he sent to all three a challenge next morning. Three duels he fought, thrice...
Pagina 59 - I know the thing that's most uncommon, (Envy, be silent, and attend !) ; I know a reasonable woman, Handsome and witty, yet a friend. Not warp'd by passion, aw'd by rumour, Not grave through pride, or gay through folly, An equal mixture of good humour, And sensible soft melancholy. " Has she no faults then " (Envy says)
Pagina 46 - The King to Oxford sent his troop of horse, For Tories own no argument but force; With equal care to Cambridge books he sent, For Whigs allow no force but argument.
Pagina 46 - The King, observing, with judicious eyes, The state of both his Universities, To one he sent a regiment ; for why ? That learned body wanted loyalty : To th1 other he sent books, as well discerning How much that loyal body wanted learning.
Pagina 62 - In merry old England it once was a rule, The King had his Poet, and also his Fool : But now we're so frugal, I'd have you to know it, That Cibber can serve both for Fool and for Poet.
Pagina 98 - Nobles and heralds, by your leave, Here lies what once was Matthew Prior, The son of Adam and of Eve : Can Bourbon or Nassau claim higher ? " But, in this case, the old prejudice got the better of the old joke.
Pagina 71 - While Malice, Pope, denies thy page Its own celestial fire; While Critics, and while Bards in rage, Admiring, won't admire : " While wayward pens thy worth assail, And envious tongues decry ; These times tho' many a Friend bewail, These times bewail not I.