SheridanHarper, 1883 - 205 páginas |
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... tell . But the fact re- mains that the most characteristic Irishmen - those through whom we recognize the race - are , as a matter of fact , so far as race is concerned , not Irishmen at all . The same fact tells in America , where a ...
... tell . But the fact re- mains that the most characteristic Irishmen - those through whom we recognize the race - are , as a matter of fact , so far as race is concerned , not Irishmen at all . The same fact tells in America , where a ...
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... telling his story after events had shown what the pupil was . Parr , however , modestly disowns the credit of having developed the intellectual powers of Sheridan , and neither were they stimulated into literary effort by Sumner , the ...
... telling his story after events had shown what the pupil was . Parr , however , modestly disowns the credit of having developed the intellectual powers of Sheridan , and neither were they stimulated into literary effort by Sumner , the ...
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... tell you an instance of it . You must know I was once a journeyman sonnet - writer to Signor Squaltini . Now , his method , when seized with the furor harmonicus , was constantly to make me sit by his side , while he was thrumming on ...
... tell you an instance of it . You must know I was once a journeyman sonnet - writer to Signor Squaltini . Now , his method , when seized with the furor harmonicus , was constantly to make me sit by his side , while he was thrumming on ...
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... tell . Miss Linley and Miss Sheridan became devoted friends — and the two brothers " on our first acquaintance both pro- fessed to love me . " She gave them no hope " that I should ever look upon them in any other light than as brothers ...
... tell . Miss Linley and Miss Sheridan became devoted friends — and the two brothers " on our first acquaintance both pro- fessed to love me . " She gave them no hope " that I should ever look upon them in any other light than as brothers ...
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... tell me , thou grotto of moss - covered stone ; And tell me , thou willow with leaves dripping dew , Did Delia seem vexed when Horatio was gone , And did she confess her resentment to you ? " Methinks now each bough as you're waving it ...
... tell me , thou grotto of moss - covered stone ; And tell me , thou willow with leaves dripping dew , Did Delia seem vexed when Horatio was gone , And did she confess her resentment to you ? " Methinks now each bough as you're waving it ...
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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.