Critical and Miscellaneous Essays, Том 4Carey & Hart, 1843 |
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... nature , and the extent of those revolutions of opinion and feeling , which , during the last two centuries , have alternately raised and depressed the standard of our national morality . And knowledge of this sort is to be very ...
... nature , and the extent of those revolutions of opinion and feeling , which , during the last two centuries , have alternately raised and depressed the standard of our national morality . And knowledge of this sort is to be very ...
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... nature which appears in all his writings ; and we cherish his memory as much as if we had known him personally . But we must plainly say that , his argument , though inge- nious , is altogether sophistical . Of course we perfectly ...
... nature which appears in all his writings ; and we cherish his memory as much as if we had known him personally . But we must plainly say that , his argument , though inge- nious , is altogether sophistical . Of course we perfectly ...
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... nature , educa- tion , and habit , for polemical dispute . Congreve's mind , though one of no common fertility and vigour , was of a different class . No man understood so well the art of polishing epigrams and repartees into the ...
... nature , educa- tion , and habit , for polemical dispute . Congreve's mind , though one of no common fertility and vigour , was of a different class . No man understood so well the art of polishing epigrams and repartees into the ...
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... nature could think that a sententious couplet would undo all the mischief that five profligate acts had done . But it would have been wise in Congreve to have looked again at his own comedies before he used this argument . Collier did ...
... nature could think that a sententious couplet would undo all the mischief that five profligate acts had done . But it would have been wise in Congreve to have looked again at his own comedies before he used this argument . Collier did ...
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... nature only as it appears between Hyde Park and the Tower . Both were men of wit . Neither had much ima- gination . Both at an early age produced lively and profli- gate comedies . Both retired from the field while still in early ...
... nature only as it appears between Hyde Park and the Tower . Both were men of wit . Neither had much ima- gination . Both at an early age produced lively and profli- gate comedies . Both retired from the field while still in early ...
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Сторінка 348 - Alone stood brave Horatius, But constant still in mind, Thrice thirty thousand foes before, And the broad flood behind. "Down with him!" cried false Sextus, With a smile on his pale face. "Now yield thee," cried Lars Porsena, "Now yield thee to our grace.
Сторінка 349 - No sound of joy or sorrow Was heard from either bank; But friends and foes, in dumb surprise, With parted lips and straining eyes, Stood gazing where he sank; And when above the surges They saw his crest appear. All Rome sent forth a rapturous cry, And even the ranks of Tuscany Could scarce forbear to cheer.
Сторінка 340 - Meanwhile the Tuscan army, Right glorious to behold, Came flashing back the noonday light, Rank behind rank, like surges bright Of a broad sea of gold. Four hundred trumpets sounded A peal of warlike glee, As that great host, with measured tread, And spears advanced, and ensigns spread, Rolled slowly towards the bridge's head, Where stood the dauntless Three. The Three stood calm and silent, And looked upon the foes, And a great shout of laughter From all the vanguard rose...
Сторінка 56 - So spake the Cherub : and his grave rebuke, Severe in youthful beauty, added grace Invincible : Abash'd the Devil stood, And felt how awful goodness is, and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely ; saw, and pined His loss ; but chiefly to find here observed His lustre visibly impair'd ; yet seem'd Undaunted. If I must contend...
Сторінка 338 - To every man upon this earth Death cometh soon or late; And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers And the temples of his Gods...
Сторінка 344 - Then, whirling up his broadsword With both hands to the height, He rushed against Horatius, And smote with all his might. With shield and blade Horatius Right deftly turned the blow: The blow, though turned, came yet too nigh; It missed his helm, but gashed his thigh : The Tuscans raised a joyful cry To see the red blood flow.
Сторінка 196 - There were the members of that brilliant society which quoted, criticised, and exchanged repartees, under the rich peacock-hangings of Mrs.
Сторінка 348 - Tiber! father Tiber! To whom the Romans pray, A Roman's life, a Roman's arms, Take thou in charge this day ! ' So he spake, and speaking sheathed The good sword by his side, And with his harness on his back Plunged headlong in the tide.
Сторінка 340 - Then none was for a party ; Then all were for the state ; Then the great man helped the poor, And the poor man loved the great ; Then lands were fairly portioned ; Then spoils were fairly sold : The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.
Сторінка 350 - quoth false Sextus ; " Will not the villain drown ? But for this stay, ere close of day We should have sacked the town ! " " Heaven help him !" quoth Lars Porsena, " And bring him safe to shore ; For such a gallant feat of arms Was never seen before.