The Life of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.: From a Variety of Original Sources, Volume 2John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1837 |
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Pagina 2
... productions . The manuscript , now lying before the writer , seems to be a clean copy , having few erasures , but two of the songs vary slightly from what they appear in the first collection of his poetical works . To the Poet it ...
... productions . The manuscript , now lying before the writer , seems to be a clean copy , having few erasures , but two of the songs vary slightly from what they appear in the first collection of his poetical works . To the Poet it ...
Pagina 5
... productions , was not neglected even in songs on what occasion the alterations were made , does not appear , probably for some compilation of Davies , as he possessed the corrected copies . " O Memory , thou fond deceiver , Still ...
... productions , was not neglected even in songs on what occasion the alterations were made , does not appear , probably for some compilation of Davies , as he possessed the corrected copies . " O Memory , thou fond deceiver , Still ...
Pagina 6
... productions mentioned in the reply of Steevens ; as if having once finished the memoir , he was indisposed to make additions which might branch out into more extensive inquiries , and be productive of more labour than his plan , or ...
... productions mentioned in the reply of Steevens ; as if having once finished the memoir , he was indisposed to make additions which might branch out into more extensive inquiries , and be productive of more labour than his plan , or ...
Pagina 7
... production been by acci- dent omitted by him in the first edition of the works , it is not probable , from the unfortunate irritation which existed between him and the pub- lishers , he would have given it in a second . The application ...
... production been by acci- dent omitted by him in the first edition of the works , it is not probable , from the unfortunate irritation which existed between him and the pub- lishers , he would have given it in a second . The application ...
Pagina 11
... production ; the connexion with Griffin ; and the sum drawn for , circumstances which may be wholly accidental , seem nevertheless to point to some connexion between the perform- ances . During the summer we trace him to the same house ...
... production ; the connexion with Griffin ; and the sum drawn for , circumstances which may be wholly accidental , seem nevertheless to point to some connexion between the perform- ances . During the summer we trace him to the same house ...
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The Life of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.: From a Variety of Original Sources, Volume 2 Sir James Prior Volledige weergave - 1837 |
The Life of Oliver Goldsmith, M. B.: From a Variety of Original ..., Volume 2 Sir James Prior Volledige weergave - 1837 |
The Life of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.: From a Variety of Original Sources, Volume 2 Sir James Prior Volledige weergave - 1837 |
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Pagina 263 - How often have I blest the coming day, When toil remitting lent its turn to play, And all the village train, from labour free, Led up their sports beneath the spreading tree...
Pagina 244 - Yet he was kind, or if severe in aught, The love he bore to learning was in fault.
Pagina 266 - Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head. Beside yon straggling fence that skirts the way, With blossom'd furze unprofitably gay, There, in his noisy mansion, skill'd to rule, The village master taught his little school...
Pagina 30 - Stern o'er each bosom reason holds her state, With daring aims irregularly great; Pride in their port, defiance in their eye, I see the lords of human kind pass by...
Pagina 81 - Twas Edwin's self that prest ! " Turn, Angelina, ever dear, My charmer, turn to see Thy own, thy long-lost Edwin here, Restored to love and thee ! " Thus let me hold thee to my heart, And every care resign : And shall we never, never part, My life — my all that's mine ? " No, never from this hour to part, Well live and love so true ; The sigh that rends thy constant heart Shall break thy Edwin's too.
Pagina 113 - THERE are a hundred faults in this thing, and a hundred things might be said to prove them beauties. But it is needless. A book may be amusing with numerous errors, or it may be very dull without a single absurdity.
Pagina 205 - Whether, indeed, we take him as a poet, — as a comic writer, — or as an historian, he stands in the first class.
Pagina 458 - I'll make Goldsmith forgive me;" and then called to him in a loud voice, "Dr. Goldsmith, — something passed to-day where you and I dined ; I ask your pardon." Goldsmith answered placidly, "It must be much from you, Sir, that I take ill.
Pagina 274 - Redress the rigours of the inclement clime; Aid slighted truth with thy persuasive strain; Teach erring man to spurn the rage of gain; Teach him, that states of native strength...
Pagina 253 - Ye mute companions of my toils, that bear In all my griefs a more than equal share...