The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith..J. Johnson; W.J. and J. Richardson; W. Otridge and Son; F. and C. Rivington; J. Walker; W. Lowndes; Vernor and Hood; Cuthell and Martin; F. Wingrave; Scatcherd and Letterman; Wilkie and Robinson; R. Lea; Darton and Harvey; Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme; Cadell and Davies; and J. Matthews., 1806 |
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... 344 VII . Rules enjoined to be observed at a Russian Assembly 355 VIII . Biographical Memoir supposed to be written by the Ordinary of Newgate A 3 357 IX . IX . National Concord X. Female Warriors XI . National CONTENTS .
... 344 VII . Rules enjoined to be observed at a Russian Assembly 355 VIII . Biographical Memoir supposed to be written by the Ordinary of Newgate A 3 357 IX . IX . National Concord X. Female Warriors XI . National CONTENTS .
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... Writing - 404 XVI . Metaphors - 415 XVII . Hyperboles 434 XVIII . Versification - - 438 XIX . Schools of Music , Objections thereto , and Answers XX . Carolan the Irish Bard XXI . On the Tenants of the Leasowes XXII . Sentimental Comedy ...
... Writing - 404 XVI . Metaphors - 415 XVII . Hyperboles 434 XVIII . Versification - - 438 XIX . Schools of Music , Objections thereto , and Answers XX . Carolan the Irish Bard XXI . On the Tenants of the Leasowes XXII . Sentimental Comedy ...
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... written to him by his friends , are full of compliments upon his talents as a companion , and his good - nature as a man . have several of them now before me . Pope was par- ticularly fond of his company , and seems to regret his ...
... written to him by his friends , are full of compliments upon his talents as a companion , and his good - nature as a man . have several of them now before me . Pope was par- ticularly fond of his company , and seems to regret his ...
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... written several letters in vain ; and that we were constantly enquiring , of all who have seen Ireland , if they saw ... writing my own epitaph , to acquaint you with what I have lost since I saw you , what I have done , what I have ...
... written several letters in vain ; and that we were constantly enquiring , of all who have seen Ireland , if they saw ... writing my own epitaph , to acquaint you with what I have lost since I saw you , what I have done , what I have ...
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... writing to you . I hope I need not tell 6 you how I love you , and how glad I shall be to hear from you ; which , next to the seeing you , ' would be the greatest satisfaction to your most af ' fectionate friend and humble servant ...
... writing to you . I hope I need not tell 6 you how I love you , and how glad I shall be to hear from you ; which , next to the seeing you , ' would be the greatest satisfaction to your most af ' fectionate friend and humble servant ...
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