SheridanHarper, 1883 - 205 páginas |
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... light , and is entirely unsympathetic . Much more recently a book of personal Recollections by an Octogenarian promised to afford new information ; but , except for the froth of certain dubious and not very savoury stories of the Prince ...
... light , and is entirely unsympathetic . Much more recently a book of personal Recollections by an Octogenarian promised to afford new information ; but , except for the froth of certain dubious and not very savoury stories of the Prince ...
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... light - hearted and easy - minded clerical humorist , whose wit no doubt flashed like lightning about all the follies of the mimic court which had cast him out , and whose jovial , hand - to - mouth exist- ence had all that ...
... light - hearted and easy - minded clerical humorist , whose wit no doubt flashed like lightning about all the follies of the mimic court which had cast him out , and whose jovial , hand - to - mouth exist- ence had all that ...
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... light literature of the time , which was little , as yet , invaded by feminine adventure - the author of a novel called Sidney Biddulph and of various plays . And there is a certain reflection of the same kind of friendship which ...
... light literature of the time , which was little , as yet , invaded by feminine adventure - the author of a novel called Sidney Biddulph and of various plays . And there is a certain reflection of the same kind of friendship which ...
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... light : " Sheridan is a wonderful admirer of the tragedy of Douglas , and presented its author with a gold medal . Some years ago , at a coffee- house in Oxford , I called to him , ' Mr. Sheridan , Mr. Sheridan ! how came you to give a ...
... light : " Sheridan is a wonderful admirer of the tragedy of Douglas , and presented its author with a gold medal . Some years ago , at a coffee- house in Oxford , I called to him , ' Mr. Sheridan , Mr. Sheridan ! how came you to give a ...
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... light at Calais . " But when Johnson says , " Sir , Sherry is dull , naturally dull : but it must have taken him a great deal of pains to become what we now see him . Such an excess of stupidity , sir , is not in nature ” —we ...
... light at Calais . " But when Johnson says , " Sir , Sherry is dull , naturally dull : but it must have taken him a great deal of pains to become what we now see him . Such an excess of stupidity , sir , is not in nature ” —we ...
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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.