The English Humourists of the Eighteenth CenturyH. Holt, 1900 - 360 páginas |
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... natural inclinations ; for although he now really gave the study of law a fair trial , the result was that it became more and more irk- some to him . He ran over to Paris several times during this residence in the Temple . In 1833 we ...
... natural inclinations ; for although he now really gave the study of law a fair trial , the result was that it became more and more irk- some to him . He ran over to Paris several times during this residence in the Temple . In 1833 we ...
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... natural daughter , was first made by a writer in the Gentleman's Magazine for 35 177 who also asserted that Swift was Temple's natural son ; and that a discovery of their relationship was the secret of Swift's mel- ancholy . The ...
... natural daughter , was first made by a writer in the Gentleman's Magazine for 35 177 who also asserted that Swift was Temple's natural son ; and that a discovery of their relationship was the secret of Swift's mel- ancholy . The ...
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William Makepeace Thackeray William Lyon Phelps. ple's natural daughter , with whom he had con- tracted a tender friendship while they were both dependants of Temple's . And with an occasional visit to England , Swift now passed nine ...
William Makepeace Thackeray William Lyon Phelps. ple's natural daughter , with whom he had con- tracted a tender friendship while they were both dependants of Temple's . And with an occasional visit to England , Swift now passed nine ...
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... nature warlike , predatory , eager for fight , plunder , dominion . As fierce a beak and talon as ever struck - as strong a wing as ever beat , belonged to Swift . I- am glad , for one , that fate wrested the prey out of his claws , and ...
... nature warlike , predatory , eager for fight , plunder , dominion . As fierce a beak and talon as ever struck - as strong a wing as ever beat , belonged to Swift . I- am glad , for one , that fate wrested the prey out of his claws , and ...
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... the Family of Swift , by the Dean . " Dr. Swift had a natural severity of face , which even his smiles could scarce soften , or his utmost gaiety render placid and serene ; awful to think of the great sufferings of this great SWIFT 29.
... the Family of Swift , by the Dean . " Dr. Swift had a natural severity of face , which even his smiles could scarce soften , or his utmost gaiety render placid and serene ; awful to think of the great sufferings of this great SWIFT 29.
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Página 186 - And so obliging, that he ne'er obliged; Like Cato, give his little senate laws, And sit attentive to his own applause; While wits and Templars every sentence raise, And wonder with a foolish face of praise — Who but must laugh, if such a man there be? Who would not weep, if Atticus were he? What though my name stood rubric on the walls, Or plaster'd posts, with claps, in capitals? Or smoking forth, a hundred hawkers load, On wings of winds came flying all abroad?
Página 86 - Tis not in mortals to command success, But we'll do more, Sempronius; we'll deserve it.
Página 287 - 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.
Página 287 - 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. I still had hopes, for pride attends us still, Amidst the swains to show my book-learned skill, Around my fire an evening group to draw, And tell of all I felt and all I saw...
Página 186 - Peace to all such ! but were there one whose fires True genius kindles, and fair fame inspires; Blest with each talent and each art to please, And born to write, converse, and live with ease : Should such a man, too fond to rule alone, Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne...
Página 274 - 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.
Página 287 - How blest is he who crowns, in shades like these, A youth of labour with an age of ease ; Who quits a world where strong temptations try, And since 'tis hard to combat, learns to fly...
Página 136 - When I look upon the Tombs of the Great, every Emotion of Envy dies in me; when I read the Epitaphs of the Beautiful, every inordinate Desire goes out...
Página 136 - When I see kings lying by those who deposed them, when I consider rival wits placed side by side, or the holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes, I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
Página 274 - At church, with meek and unaffected grace, His looks adorn'd the venerable place ; Truth from his lips prevail'd with double sway, And fools, who came to scoff, remain'd to pray.