The book of days, a miscellany of popular antiquities, Volum 11862 |
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... curious . We add three more examples , selected from a large assem- blage , and forming curious specimens of the variety of design occasionally adopted . It is seldom any sentimental or serious subject was attempted , but our first ...
... curious . We add three more examples , selected from a large assem- blage , and forming curious specimens of the variety of design occasionally adopted . It is seldom any sentimental or serious subject was attempted , but our first ...
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... Curious , Fugitive , and Inedited Pieces . It was stated to be the desire of the Editor - while not discouraging the progressive spirit of the age , to temper . it with affectionate feelings towards what is poetical and elevated ...
... Curious , Fugitive , and Inedited Pieces . It was stated to be the desire of the Editor - while not discouraging the progressive spirit of the age , to temper . it with affectionate feelings towards what is poetical and elevated ...
Pàgina 10
... curiosity in 1812. It is a small 8vo , and is thus introduced : Almanac for the Year 1386. Tran- scribed verbatim ... Curious Particulars illustrative of the Astronomy , Astrology , Chronology , History , Religious Tenets , and Theory ...
... curiosity in 1812. It is a small 8vo , and is thus introduced : Almanac for the Year 1386. Tran- scribed verbatim ... Curious Particulars illustrative of the Astronomy , Astrology , Chronology , History , Religious Tenets , and Theory ...
Pàgina 17
... curious mosses , at the stems of aged trees , we have aroused the little dormouse from his wintry sleep , as he lay coiled up , like a ball , in his snug burrow , where his store of pro- vision was hoarded ; for , unlike the fabled ant ...
... curious mosses , at the stems of aged trees , we have aroused the little dormouse from his wintry sleep , as he lay coiled up , like a ball , in his snug burrow , where his store of pro- vision was hoarded ; for , unlike the fabled ant ...
Pàgina 32
... curiosity with those of either Queen Mary's or Queen Eliza- beth's reign . Instead of curious articles of dress , rich jewels , & c . , nothing was given by the nobility but gold coin . ' The gifts from the nobility and prelates ...
... curiosity with those of either Queen Mary's or Queen Eliza- beth's reign . Instead of curious articles of dress , rich jewels , & c . , nothing was given by the nobility but gold coin . ' The gifts from the nobility and prelates ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 113 - It was at Rome, on the 15th of October 1764, as I sat musing amidst the ruins of the Capitol, while the barefooted friars were singing vespers in the temple of Jupiter,* that the idea of writing the decline and fall of the city first started to my mind.
Pàgina 75 - Put on with holy prayers : and 'tis spoken, To the succeeding royalty he leaves The healing benediction. With this strange virtue, He hath a heavenly gift of prophecy ; And sundry blessings hang about his throne, That speak him full of grace.
Pàgina 15 - Here lies our good Edmund, whose genius was such, We scarcely can praise it or blame it too much; Who, born for the universe, narrowed his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind...
Pàgina 113 - It was on the day, or rather night, of the 27th of June 1787, between the hours of eleven and twelve, that I wrote the last lines of the last page, in a summer-house in my garden. After laying down my pen, I took several turns in a berceau, or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake, and the mountains. The air was temperate, the sky was serene, the silver orb of the moon was reflected from the waters, and all nature was silent.
Pàgina 113 - ... berceau, or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake, and the mountains. The air was temperate, the sky was serene, the silver orb of the moon was reflected from the waters, and all nature was silent. I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and, perhaps, the establishment of my fame.
Pàgina 446 - Here lies Nolly Goldsmith, for shortness called Noll, Who wrote like an angel, but talked like poor Poll.
Pàgina 178 - Kent. Vex not his ghost. O, let him pass! He hates him That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.
Pàgina 302 - It was said of Socrates, that he brought Philosophy down from Heaven to inhabit among Men ; and I shall be ambitious to have it said of me, that I have brought Philosophy out of Closets and Libraries, Schools and Colleges, to dwell in Clubs and Assemblies, at Tea-tables, and in Coffee-houses.
Pàgina 121 - Tho' at times her spirits sank : Shaped her heart with woman's meekness To all duties of her rank : And a gentle consort made he, And her gentle mind was such That she grew a noble lady, And the people loved her much. But a trouble weighed upon her, And perplex'd her, night and morn, With the burthen of an honour Unto which she was not born.
Pàgina 130 - La belle dame sans mercy:' Close to her ear touching the melody; — Wherewith disturb'd, she utter'da soft moan: He ceased — she panted quick — and suddenly Her blue affrayed -eyes wide open shone: Upon his knees he sank, pale as smooth-sculptured stone.