The Life of Oliver Goldsmith, M.B.: From a Variety of Original Sources, Volumen2John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1837 |
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... Opinion of Rowley's Poems.- Haunch of Venison . -Dr . Hiffernan CHAPTER XXI . 275 History of England . - Lodgings at ... Opinions . - Abridgement of Ro- man History . - Letter from Thomas Paine . - Anecdotes at Barton . - Westminster ...
... Opinion of Rowley's Poems.- Haunch of Venison . -Dr . Hiffernan CHAPTER XXI . 275 History of England . - Lodgings at ... Opinions . - Abridgement of Ro- man History . - Letter from Thomas Paine . - Anecdotes at Barton . - Westminster ...
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... ing for that morning ( the letter was written in the spring of 1787 ) to submit it to the opinion of Mr. From correspondence in the hands of Mr. Mason . Steevens the composer . Nothing seems to have resulted from 10 LIFE OF GOLDSMITH .
... ing for that morning ( the letter was written in the spring of 1787 ) to submit it to the opinion of Mr. From correspondence in the hands of Mr. Mason . Steevens the composer . Nothing seems to have resulted from 10 LIFE OF GOLDSMITH .
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... opinion , the pre- caution he adopted displayed prudence ; for who would not , if he could , acquire the reputation not of a tolerable , but of a good poet ? The state of poetry at this period was such that a fair opening appeared to ...
... opinion , the pre- caution he adopted displayed prudence ; for who would not , if he could , acquire the reputation not of a tolerable , but of a good poet ? The state of poetry at this period was such that a fair opening appeared to ...
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... opinion sided with both ; and public opinion , as Aristotle and Cicero , and many others have told us , is after a moderate time for deliberation , rarely mistaken in matters of taste . The opinions of Goldsmith on the art as well as ...
... opinion sided with both ; and public opinion , as Aristotle and Cicero , and many others have told us , is after a moderate time for deliberation , rarely mistaken in matters of taste . The opinions of Goldsmith on the art as well as ...
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... and the honest expression of his poetical taste has been attributed to the passion of envy . But there seems no just cause for such imputation . On the con- trary he had a high opinion of that poet , 22 LIFE OF GOLDSMITH .
... and the honest expression of his poetical taste has been attributed to the passion of envy . But there seems no just cause for such imputation . On the con- trary he had a high opinion of that poet , 22 LIFE OF GOLDSMITH .
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Página 263 - How often have I blest the coming day, When toil remitting lent its turn to play, And all the village train, from labour free, Led up their sports beneath the spreading tree...
Página 244 - Yet he was kind, or if severe in aught, The love he bore to learning was in fault.
Página 266 - Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head. Beside yon straggling fence that skirts the way, With blossom'd furze unprofitably gay, There, in his noisy mansion, skill'd to rule, The village master taught his little school...
Página 30 - Stern o'er each bosom reason holds her state, With daring aims irregularly great; Pride in their port, defiance in their eye, I see the lords of human kind pass by...
Página 81 - Twas Edwin's self that prest ! " Turn, Angelina, ever dear, My charmer, turn to see Thy own, thy long-lost Edwin here, Restored to love and thee ! " Thus let me hold thee to my heart, And every care resign : And shall we never, never part, My life — my all that's mine ? " No, never from this hour to part, Well live and love so true ; The sigh that rends thy constant heart Shall break thy Edwin's too.
Página 113 - THERE are a hundred faults in this thing, and a hundred things might be said to prove them beauties. But it is needless. A book may be amusing with numerous errors, or it may be very dull without a single absurdity.
Página 205 - Whether, indeed, we take him as a poet, — as a comic writer, — or as an historian, he stands in the first class.
Página 458 - I'll make Goldsmith forgive me;" and then called to him in a loud voice, "Dr. Goldsmith, — something passed to-day where you and I dined ; I ask your pardon." Goldsmith answered placidly, "It must be much from you, Sir, that I take ill.
Página 274 - Redress the rigours of the inclement clime; Aid slighted truth with thy persuasive strain; Teach erring man to spurn the rage of gain; Teach him, that states of native strength...
Página 253 - Ye mute companions of my toils, that bear In all my griefs a more than equal share...