The man without a profession1844 |
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... occasion , her attention was diverted from the contemplation of the enjoyment of that intense luxury , by the appearance of a handsome boy , between six and seven years of age , who was diligently employed in constructing fortifi ...
... occasion , her attention was diverted from the contemplation of the enjoyment of that intense luxury , by the appearance of a handsome boy , between six and seven years of age , who was diligently employed in constructing fortifi ...
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... paraphernalia in a comprehensive ma- ternal embrace , the father took occasion to express his surprise at the manner and the matters with which his son was encumbered . " Well , my dear Frank , it can't be WITHOUT A PROFESSION . 21.
... paraphernalia in a comprehensive ma- ternal embrace , the father took occasion to express his surprise at the manner and the matters with which his son was encumbered . " Well , my dear Frank , it can't be WITHOUT A PROFESSION . 21.
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... occasion to make his playfellow acquainted ; expatiating largely on his many excellent qualities , and assuring her that he was the most terrible cat- destroyer in the kingdom . He invited the young lady , also , to take the first ...
... occasion to make his playfellow acquainted ; expatiating largely on his many excellent qualities , and assuring her that he was the most terrible cat- destroyer in the kingdom . He invited the young lady , also , to take the first ...
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... occasion , the countenance of Mr. Coverley was melancholy and clouded . His wife was struck with the expression of his more than usual sadness , and essayed to divert the current of his better thoughts . Deeming that no other topic ...
... occasion , the countenance of Mr. Coverley was melancholy and clouded . His wife was struck with the expression of his more than usual sadness , and essayed to divert the current of his better thoughts . Deeming that no other topic ...
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... occasion , although she plainly perceived that she had touched on some chord which had given sharp and sudden pain , she had no suspicion of the true cause ; and she endeavoured , therefore , to allay the irritation on the point which ...
... occasion , although she plainly perceived that she had touched on some chord which had given sharp and sudden pain , she had no suspicion of the true cause ; and she endeavoured , therefore , to allay the irritation on the point which ...
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Сторінка 165 - ... 1844 novel The Man Without a Profession, an experienced London journalist, Mr. Seedy, gives a young novelist advice about the publishing industry: the sale of a work depends not on the merits of the book, but on the personal reputation of the author ... so that an author must write several works . . . before his name becomes popular. Then, when his name is up, he may for some time sell anything that is not positively and glaringly bad . . . When the name of an author is well up, he can obtain...