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... speech were appropriated ; but this is of very little importance in comparison with the delightful success of the result . The Rivals is no such picture of life in Bath as that which , half a century later , in altered times , which yet ...
... speech were appropriated ; but this is of very little importance in comparison with the delightful success of the result . The Rivals is no such picture of life in Bath as that which , half a century later , in altered times , which yet ...
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... speech , " have nothing repulsive in them . No doubt she imposed upon Bob Acres ; and could Catherine Morland and Mrs. Allen have seen her face and heard her talk , these ladies would , we feel sure , have been awed by her presence ...
... speech , " have nothing repulsive in them . No doubt she imposed upon Bob Acres ; and could Catherine Morland and Mrs. Allen have seen her face and heard her talk , these ladies would , we feel sure , have been awed by her presence ...
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... speeches in many cases long - winded , and the subjects discussed of no general human interest . Indeed , Mr. Puff's elaborate description of puffing , when subjected to the test of reading , is , it must be confessed , a little tedious ...
... speeches in many cases long - winded , and the subjects discussed of no general human interest . Indeed , Mr. Puff's elaborate description of puffing , when subjected to the test of reading , is , it must be confessed , a little tedious ...
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... speech whose pure and liquid tone Gives verse a music scarce confess'd its own . * All perishable ! like th ' electric fire , But strike the frame - and as they strike expire ; Incense too pure a bodied flame to bear , Its fragrance ...
... speech whose pure and liquid tone Gives verse a music scarce confess'd its own . * All perishable ! like th ' electric fire , But strike the frame - and as they strike expire ; Incense too pure a bodied flame to bear , Its fragrance ...
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... speeches with the most anxious care ; but fame as an author was not what he looked for or cared for , nor would such a reputation have answered his purpose . Social success was what he aimed at he want- ed to be among the first , not in ...
... speeches with the most anxious care ; but fame as an author was not what he looked for or cared for , nor would such a reputation have answered his purpose . Social success was what he aimed at he want- ed to be among the first , not in ...
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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.