The Life of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.: From a Variety of Original Sources, Volume 2John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1837 |
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Pagina 7
... respecting the origin of a similar composition from the same hands . But the subject of it is not men- tioned , nor can an explanation be obtained now , the nearest relative * of the Prelate declaring to the writer that nothing respecting ...
... respecting the origin of a similar composition from the same hands . But the subject of it is not men- tioned , nor can an explanation be obtained now , the nearest relative * of the Prelate declaring to the writer that nothing respecting ...
Pagina 26
... respect and attention for the kindness shown to his earlier years , but to bring into notice and perhaps preferment should the work become popular , a worthy though friend- less clergyman . Allusions to the motive took place in ...
... respect and attention for the kindness shown to his earlier years , but to bring into notice and perhaps preferment should the work become popular , a worthy though friend- less clergyman . Allusions to the motive took place in ...
Pagina 31
... respect from his judgment and consequently little from his pen . Their predilections and pur- suits as being supposed to tend to moral degeneracy , lead to a severe remark- " And sensual bliss is all this nation knows . " And again , in ...
... respect from his judgment and consequently little from his pen . Their predilections and pur- suits as being supposed to tend to moral degeneracy , lead to a severe remark- " And sensual bliss is all this nation knows . " And again , in ...
Pagina 70
... respecting him , said , that had he been informed at the time of the desire of Goldsmith to travel into Asia for the purposes contemplated , he would have taken care to furnish him with sufficient means by a salary on the Irish ...
... respecting him , said , that had he been informed at the time of the desire of Goldsmith to travel into Asia for the purposes contemplated , he would have taken care to furnish him with sufficient means by a salary on the Irish ...
Pagina 77
... respects , I only have to regret my great distance from the literary world . I see new publications about as soon as they would reach the East Indies . Although I endeavour to get the Reviews , Magazines , & c . & c . , I am often eight ...
... respects , I only have to regret my great distance from the literary world . I see new publications about as soon as they would reach the East Indies . Although I endeavour to get the Reviews , Magazines , & c . & c . , I am often eight ...
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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...