Gaieties and GravitiesD. Appleton, 1852 - 311 páginas |
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... observed that Pope has preserved the equivoque in his translation , which attests his respect for this most ancient jeu - de- mots ; while Ulysses is described as hurrying away in high glee , " pleased with the effect of conduct and of ...
... observed that Pope has preserved the equivoque in his translation , which attests his respect for this most ancient jeu - de- mots ; while Ulysses is described as hurrying away in high glee , " pleased with the effect of conduct and of ...
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... observed that the great success of his Beggar's Opera , whilst Rich was proprietor of the thea- tre , had made Gay rich , and Rich gay . But what shall we say of Swift , the punster's Vademecum , the Hierarch , the Pontifex , the Magnus ...
... observed that the great success of his Beggar's Opera , whilst Rich was proprietor of the thea- tre , had made Gay rich , and Rich gay . But what shall we say of Swift , the punster's Vademecum , the Hierarch , the Pontifex , the Magnus ...
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... observed the same thing , and have left it off this month , having found myself ill after it several times ; and I mention it that Stella may consider it for her poor own little head . " This libellous insinuation does not amount to ...
... observed the same thing , and have left it off this month , having found myself ill after it several times ; and I mention it that Stella may consider it for her poor own little head . " This libellous insinuation does not amount to ...
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... observed that it was too bad to lose the plate after having won the heat . My dear sir , as Dr. John- son said upon another occasion , rest your fame for col- loquial excellence upon that , and judge from such a specimen what you may ...
... observed that it was too bad to lose the plate after having won the heat . My dear sir , as Dr. John- son said upon another occasion , rest your fame for col- loquial excellence upon that , and judge from such a specimen what you may ...
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... observation he is careful to limit to those countries where the Grecian nose predominates , for he subsequently adds ... observations on the subject : " From what has been said , it may be inferred , that the works of Nature , if we ...
... observation he is careful to limit to those countries where the Grecian nose predominates , for he subsequently adds ... observations on the subject : " From what has been said , it may be inferred , that the works of Nature , if we ...
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Página 105 - The moon shines bright : — In such a night as this, When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees, And they did make no noise...
Página 62 - True as the dial to the sun. Although it be not shone upon.
Página 104 - On our first father; half her swelling breast Naked met his under the flowing gold Of her loose tresses hid: he, in delight Both of her beauty and submissive charms, Smiled with superior love, as Jupiter On Juno smiles, when he impregns the clouds That shed May flowers...
Página 9 - Thebes's streets three thousand years ago, When the Memnonium was in all its glory, And time had .not begun to overthrow Those temples, palaces, and piles stupendous, Of which the very ruins are tremendous.
Página 45 - Borne immortal far beyond the lofty stars', the poet shall live in everlasting fame: lamque opus exegi, quod nee lovis ira nee ignis nee poterit ferrum nee edax abolere vetustas. cum volet, ilia dies, quae nil nisi corporis huius ius habet, incerti spatium mihi finiat aevi: parte tamen meliore mei super alta perennis astra ferar, nomenque erit indelebile nostrum, quaque patet domitis Romana potentia terris, ore legar populi, perque omnia saecula fama, siquid habent veri vatum praesagia, vivam.
Página 53 - But rather to tell how, if art could tell, How from that sapphire fount the crisped brooks, Rolling on orient* pearl and sands of gold...
Página 153 - Whatever spirit, careless of his charge, His post neglects, or leaves the fair at large, Shall feel sharp vengeance soon o'ertake his sins, Be...
Página 308 - tis all a cheat; Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay: To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse, and, while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possest.
Página 10 - Or doffed thine own to let Queen Dido pass, Or held, by Solomon's own invitation, A torch at the great Temple's dedication.
Página 92 - THE glories of our birth and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There is no armour against fate, Death lays bis icy hands on kings : Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And, in the dust, be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.