The Flowers of Literature: Consisting of Selections from History, Biography, Poetry, and Romance; Jeux D'esprit, Traditionary Relics, and Essays, with Translations from Approved Authors, Հատոր 1T. Tegg, 1824 |
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... asked me if she was not a charming creature ? - But , by this time , I found myself surrounded by an immense crowd , who were all pressing along in one direction ; and I perceived that I was drawn along with them , by an irresistible ...
... asked me if she was not a charming creature ? - But , by this time , I found myself surrounded by an immense crowd , who were all pressing along in one direction ; and I perceived that I was drawn along with them , by an irresistible ...
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... asked him " whither he was bound ? " - " I'll leave this country , ' said the elf ; " for there is no living here now , for the continual jangling and clatching of bells . " 99 In Kundebye , in the Bailiwick of Holbeck , an elf had his ...
... asked him " whither he was bound ? " - " I'll leave this country , ' said the elf ; " for there is no living here now , for the continual jangling and clatching of bells . " 99 In Kundebye , in the Bailiwick of Holbeck , an elf had his ...
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... asked his permission to ride down and take a peep at the elf- banquet . The farmer gave him leave to go , and take with him the best horse in the stable . When the fellow came to the place , he stopped his horse for some time , to view ...
... asked his permission to ride down and take a peep at the elf- banquet . The farmer gave him leave to go , and take with him the best horse in the stable . When the fellow came to the place , he stopped his horse for some time , to view ...
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... asking for , or re- ceiving money from Ali Bey , should have a severe basti- nado . After residing some time at Marocco , he expressed a desire to visit the Atlas mountains , which appear a few miles east of Marocco , but which are , in ...
... asking for , or re- ceiving money from Ali Bey , should have a severe basti- nado . After residing some time at Marocco , he expressed a desire to visit the Atlas mountains , which appear a few miles east of Marocco , but which are , in ...
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... asked him how he could take de- light in such a cruel sport ? " My pretty lady , " said the boy to her , " idleness is the cause . I am of a good family , but I have been badly brought up ; I have never been taught any thing ; I must do ...
... asked him how he could take de- light in such a cruel sport ? " My pretty lady , " said the boy to her , " idleness is the cause . I am of a good family , but I have been badly brought up ; I have never been taught any thing ; I must do ...
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The Flowers of Literature: Consisting of Selections from History ..., Հատոր 1 William Oxberry Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1824 |
The Flowers of Literature: Consisting of Selections from History ..., Հատոր 1 William Oxberry Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1824 |
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Էջ 326 - Ah ! then and there was hurrying to and fro, And gathering tears, and tremblings of distress, And cheeks all pale, which but an hour ago Blush'd at the praise of their own loveliness ; And there were sudden partings, such as press The life from out young hearts, and choking sighs, Which ne'er might be repeated...
Էջ 59 - Lo, the poor Indian ! whose untutor'd mind Sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind; His soul, proud science never taught to stray Far as the solar walk, or milky way...
Էջ 93 - As we sat round the dull light of a lamp in the cabin, that made the gloom more ghastly, every one had his tale of shipwreck and disaster, I was particularly struck with a short one related by the captain.
Էջ 327 - Last noon beheld them full of lusty life, Last eve in Beauty's circle proudly gay, The midnight brought the signal-sound of strife, The morn the marshalling in arms, — the day Battle's...
Էջ 326 - And there was mounting in hot haste : the steed, The mustering squadron, and the clattering car, Went pouring forward with impetuous speed, And swiftly forming in the ranks of war ; And the deep thunder peal on peal afar ; And near, the beat of the alarming drum Roused up the soldier ere the morning star ; While throng'd the citizens with terror dumb, Or whispering, with white lips — " The foe ! They come ! they come ! " And wild and high the "Cameron's gathering...
Էջ 184 - O'erthrew Osiris, Orus, Apis, Isis, And shook the pyramids with fear and wonder When the gigantic Memnon fell asunder...
Էջ 326 - And Ardennes waves above them her green leaves, Dewy with nature's tear-drops as they pass, Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves, Over the unreturning brave, - alas! Ere evening to be trodden like the grass Which now beneath them, but above shall grow In its next verdure, when this fiery mass Of living valour, rolling on the foe And burning with high hope shall moulder cold and low.
Էջ 183 - Revisiting the glimpses of the moon, Not like thin ghosts, or disembodied creatures, But with thy bones and flesh, and limbs and features. Tell us, for doubtless thou canst recollect, To whom should we assign the Sphinx's...
Էջ 325 - As if the clouds its echo would repeat; And nearer, clearer, deadlier than before! Arm! arm! it is— it is— the cannon's opening roar! Within a windowed niche of that high hall Sate Brunswick's fated chieftain; he did hear That sound, the first amidst the festival, And caught its tone with Death's prophetic ear...
Էջ 325 - twas but the wind, Or the car rattling o'er the stony street; On with the dance ! let joy be unconfined; No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet To chase the glowing Hours with flying feet...