SheridanHarper, 1883 - 205 páginas |
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... character . It will be a strange thing to discover , after so many years ' identification of the idio- syncrasy as Irish , that in reality it is a hybrid , and not na- tive to the soil . The race of brilliant , witty , improvident , and ...
... character . It will be a strange thing to discover , after so many years ' identification of the idio- syncrasy as Irish , that in reality it is a hybrid , and not na- tive to the soil . The race of brilliant , witty , improvident , and ...
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... character seems to have been ingrafted upon the old by the changed con- ditions of so vast a continent and circumstances so pecul- iar . Even this , however , is not so remarkable , in an alto- gether new society , as the absorption ...
... character seems to have been ingrafted upon the old by the changed con- ditions of so vast a continent and circumstances so pecul- iar . Even this , however , is not so remarkable , in an alto- gether new society , as the absorption ...
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... character : " He had that kind of good nature which absence of mind , indo- lence of body , and carelessness of fortune produce ; and although not over - strict in his own conduct , yet he took care of the morality of his scholars ...
... character : " He had that kind of good nature which absence of mind , indo- lence of body , and carelessness of fortune produce ; and although not over - strict in his own conduct , yet he took care of the morality of his scholars ...
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... character with the light - hearted recklessness of his race . His success on the stage was not so great as was his pop- ularity as a teacher of elocution , an art for which he seems to have conceived an almost fanatical enthusiasm . Con ...
... character with the light - hearted recklessness of his race . His success on the stage was not so great as was his pop- ularity as a teacher of elocution , an art for which he seems to have conceived an almost fanatical enthusiasm . Con ...
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... character , " yet he excelled in " plain declamation ; " and he was evidently received in very good society , and was hospitable and entertained his friends , as it was his nature to do . Evidently , too , he had no small opinion of him ...
... character , " yet he excelled in " plain declamation ; " and he was evidently received in very good society , and was hospitable and entertained his friends , as it was his nature to do . Evidently , too , he had no small opinion of him ...
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Página 131 - The popular harangue, the tart reply, The logic, and the wisdom, and the wit, And the loud laugh— I long to know them all ; I burn to set the imprisoned wranglers free, And give them voice and utterance once again.
Página 202 - MOTLEY'S DUTCH REPUBLIC. The Rise of the Dutch Republic. A History. By JOHN LOTHROP MOTLEY, LL.D., DCL With a Portrait of William of Orange.
Página 138 - His sparkling and highly finished declamation lasted two days; but the Hall was crowded to suffocation during the whole time. It was said that fifty guineas had been paid for a single ticket. Sheridan...
Página 134 - But neither the culprit nor his advocates attracted so much notice as the accusers. In the midst of the blaze of red drapery, a space had been fitted up with green benches and tables for the Commons. The managers, with Burke at their head, appeared in full dress.
Página 89 - Thus at our friends we laugh, who feel the dart ; To reach our feelings, we ourselves must smart. Is our young bard so young, to think that he Can stop the full spring-tide of calumny? Knows he the world so little, and its trade? Alas ! the devil's sooner raised than laid.
Página 162 - They boast they come but to improve our state, enlarge our thoughts, and free us from the yoke of error ! Yes: they will give enlightened freedom to our minds, who are themselves the slaves of passion, avarice, and pride. They offer us their protection. Yes, such protection as vultures give to lambs — covering and devouring them...
Página 201 - GEBLER (Karl Von). Galileo Galilei and the Roman Curia, from Authentic Sources. Translated with the sanction of the Author, by Mrs. GEORGE STURGE. Demy 8vo. Cloth, price i2,$. GEDDES (James). History of the Administration of John de Witt, Grand Pensionary of Holland.
Página 77 - Tis very true. She generally designs well, has a free tongue and a bold invention ; but her colouring is too dark, and her outlines often extravagant. She wants that delicacy of tint, and mellowness of sneer, which distinguishes your ladyship's scandal.
Página 32 - Ask'st thou how long my love will stay, When all that's new is past? How long, ah Delia, can I say How long my life will last? Dry be that tear, be hush'd that sigh, At least I'll love thee till I die: Hush'd be that sigh.