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This was a novel situation , and called for the decision on his part of more than
one momentous question . Should he repose upon his laurels , or go forth and
peril them in new contests ? Should he attach himself to literary society , or live ...
This was a novel situation , and called for the decision on his part of more than
one momentous question . Should he repose upon his laurels , or go forth and
peril them in new contests ? Should he attach himself to literary society , or live ...
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To the second question he returned to himself an answer as full of good sense ,
as it was of resolution and self - denial . " It was my first resolution , said he , to
keep as far as was in my power , abreast of society ; " “ maintaining my general ...
To the second question he returned to himself an answer as full of good sense ,
as it was of resolution and self - denial . " It was my first resolution , said he , to
keep as far as was in my power , abreast of society ; " “ maintaining my general ...
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Why he chose to continue in masque after the public had decided in his favor ,
and more especially , as the secret often subjected him to dilemmas , in which no
man of a nice sense of veracity would voluntarily place himself ; is a question ...
Why he chose to continue in masque after the public had decided in his favor ,
and more especially , as the secret often subjected him to dilemmas , in which no
man of a nice sense of veracity would voluntarily place himself ; is a question ...
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Scriptural quotation has been made a charge against the piety of Scott ; but as it
is a charge common to all , from Milton to Mrs. Sherwood , the only question is , in
what spirit it has been done , and with what influence it has been accompanied .
Scriptural quotation has been made a charge against the piety of Scott ; but as it
is a charge common to all , from Milton to Mrs. Sherwood , the only question is , in
what spirit it has been done , and with what influence it has been accompanied .
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If fiction , then , rank according to the end at which it aims , the question at issue is
— how does it appear in the pages of Scott ? In this he will stand comparison with
any , I think , of his predecessors or contemporaries ; with any moral or ...
If fiction , then , rank according to the end at which it aims , the question at issue is
— how does it appear in the pages of Scott ? In this he will stand comparison with
any , I think , of his predecessors or contemporaries ; with any moral or ...
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Página 16 - But a glance on the great picture of life will show, that the duties of self-denial, and the sacrifice of passion to principle, are seldom thus remunerated ; and that the internal consciousness of their high-minded discharge of duty, produces on their own reflections a more adequate recompense, in the form of that peace which the world cannot give or take away.
Página 16 - ... a character of a highly virtuous and lofty stamp is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity. Such is not the recompense which providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit ; and it is a dangerous and fatal doctrine to teach young persons, the most common readers of romance, that rectitude of conduct and of principle are either naturally allied with, or adequately rewarded by, the gratification of our passions, or attainment of our wishes.
Página 23 - ... pathetic light Engendered, hangs o'er Eildon's triple height : Spirits of power, assembled there, complain For kindred power departing from their sight ; While Tweed, best pleased in chanting a blithe strain, Saddens his voice again, and yet again. Lift up your hearts, ye mourners ! for the might Of the whole world's good wishes with him goes ; Blessings and prayers in nobler retinue Than sceptred king or laurelled conqueror knows, Follow this wondrous potentate. Be true, Ye winds of ocean, and...
Página 8 - Ivauhoe,' chose not only to fight with his beaver down, but refused to raise it and show himself, when he had overcome all opponents. This was the author of Waverley. Many, it is true, were quite satisfied who the magician was, who wrought these marvels, though he continued invisible amid the circle where he performed his enchantments. In ten thousand whispers, it was stated to be Scott : one remembered a story, which he related...
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| Título | Tribute to the Memory of Sir Walter Scott, Baronet |
| Autor | John McVickar |
| Editor | George P. Scott and Company, 1833 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Harvard |
| Digitalizado | 6 Mar 2006 |
| Largo | 42 páginas |
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