The British Essayists;: SpectatorJ. Johnson, J. Nichols and son, R. Baldwin, F. and C. Rivington, W. Otridge and son, W.J. and J. Richardson, A. Strahan, R. Faulder, ... [and 40 others], 1808 |
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It will , we hope , sir , be easily allowed , that we are capable of undertaking to
exhibit , by our joint force and different qualifications , all that can be done in
music ; but lest you should think so dry a thing as an account of our proposal
should be ...
It will , we hope , sir , be easily allowed , that we are capable of undertaking to
exhibit , by our joint force and different qualifications , all that can be done in
music ; but lest you should think so dry a thing as an account of our proposal
should be ...
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Love , desire , hope , all the pleasing emotions of the soul rise in the pursuit . It is
easier for an artful man who is not in love to persuade his mistress he has a
passion for her , and to succeed in his pursuits , than for one who loves with the ...
Love , desire , hope , all the pleasing emotions of the soul rise in the pursuit . It is
easier for an artful man who is not in love to persuade his mistress he has a
passion for her , and to succeed in his pursuits , than for one who loves with the ...
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The generality of mankind do all things for their own sakes ; and when you hope
any thing from persons above you , if you cannot say , I can be thus agreeable ,
or thus serviceable , it is ridiculous to pretend to the dignity of being unfortunate ...
The generality of mankind do all things for their own sakes ; and when you hope
any thing from persons above you , if you cannot say , I can be thus agreeable ,
or thus serviceable , it is ridiculous to pretend to the dignity of being unfortunate ...
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Her person as it is thus studiously embellished by nature , thus adorned with
unpremeditated graces , is a fit lodging for a mind so fair and lovely ; there dwell
rational piety , modest hope , and cheerful resignation . Many of the prevailing ...
Her person as it is thus studiously embellished by nature , thus adorned with
unpremeditated graces , is a fit lodging for a mind so fair and lovely ; there dwell
rational piety , modest hope , and cheerful resignation . Many of the prevailing ...
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SIR , “ I HOPE you will not think it is any manner of disrespect to your person or
merit , that the intended nuptials between us are interrupted . My father says he
has a much better offer for me than you can make , and has ordered me to break
off ...
SIR , “ I HOPE you will not think it is any manner of disrespect to your person or
merit , that the intended nuptials between us are interrupted . My father says he
has a much better offer for me than you can make , and has ordered me to break
off ...
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Página 236 - OF man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, heavenly Muse...
Página 238 - Almighty hath not built Here for his envy, will not drive us hence: Here we may reign secure: and in my choice. To reign is worth ambition, though in hell ; Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Página 238 - Their dread commander ; he, above the rest In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower ; his form had yet not lost All her original brightness, nor appeared Less than archangel ruined, and the excess Of glory obscured...
Página 242 - Anon, out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple...
Página 275 - Heaven that He ere long Intended to create, and therein plant A generation, whom his choice regard Should favour equal to the Sons of Heaven. Thither, if but to pry, shall be perhaps Our first eruption — thither, or elsewhere; For this infernal pit shall never hold Celestial Spirits in bondage, nor th' Abyss Long under darkness cover.
Página 242 - A shout, that tore Hell's concave, and beyond Frighted the reign of Chaos and old Night. All in a moment through the gloom were seen Ten thousand banners rise into the air...
Página 237 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views, At evening, from the top of Fesole, Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe. His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills, to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand...
Página 239 - To speak ; whereat their doubled ranks they bend From wing to wing, and half enclose him round With all his peers : attention held them mute. Thrice he assay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such as angels weep, burst forth : at last Words interwove with sighs found out their way.
Página 237 - He scarce had ceased, when the superior fiend Was moving toward the shore ; his ponderous shield, Ethereal temper, massy, large, and round, Behind him cast ; the broad circumference Hung on his shoulders like the moon, whose orb Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno, to descry new lands, Rivers, or mountains, in her spotty globe.
Página 242 - Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose : he through the armed files Darts his experienced eye, and soon traverse The whole battalion views, their order due, * Their visages and stature as of gods ; Their number last he sums. And now his heart Distends with pride, and hardening in his strength Glories...