The Life of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.: From a Variety of Original Sources, Volume 2John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1837 |
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... supposed to have in part excited the desire of Goldsmith to pursue the same path , an Ora- torio named " Israel in Babylon , " was advertised to be performed at the Opera House for the benefit of decayed musicians and their families ...
... supposed to have in part excited the desire of Goldsmith to pursue the same path , an Ora- torio named " Israel in Babylon , " was advertised to be performed at the Opera House for the benefit of decayed musicians and their families ...
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... supposed to influence his decision , but at the earliest period of his literary career , long before he was known , before he had any reputation to lose by comparison , and before he knew or could be influenced by the critical opinions ...
... supposed to influence his decision , but at the earliest period of his literary career , long before he was known , before he had any reputation to lose by comparison , and before he knew or could be influenced by the critical opinions ...
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... supposed adequate judges of its merits ; nor will the poet it is presumed , be greatly disappointed if he finds them backward in commending a performance not exactly suited to their apprehensions . We cannot however , without some ...
... supposed adequate judges of its merits ; nor will the poet it is presumed , be greatly disappointed if he finds them backward in commending a performance not exactly suited to their apprehensions . We cannot however , without some ...
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... supposed to tend to moral degeneracy , lead to a severe remark- " And sensual bliss is all this nation knows . " And again , in allusion to their fallen political con- dition he adds , in contrast to the natural products ADDISON'S ...
... supposed to tend to moral degeneracy , lead to a severe remark- " And sensual bliss is all this nation knows . " And again , in allusion to their fallen political con- dition he adds , in contrast to the natural products ADDISON'S ...
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... supposed degeneracy of that people arising from their com- mercial habits and inattention to warlike deeds , in the same strain : - " How unlike the brave peasants , their ancestors , who spread terror into either India , and always ...
... supposed degeneracy of that people arising from their com- mercial habits and inattention to warlike deeds , in the same strain : - " How unlike the brave peasants , their ancestors , who spread terror into either India , and always ...
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Page 261 - 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...
Page 242 - Yet he was kind, or if severe in aught, The love he bore to learning was in fault.
Page 264 - 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...
Page 29 - 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...
Page 79 - 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.
Page 111 - 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.
Page 203 - Whether, indeed, we take him as a poet, — as a comic writer, — or as an historian, he stands in the first class.
Page 456 - 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.
Page 272 - 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...
Page 251 - Ye mute companions of my toils, that bear In all my griefs a more than equal share...