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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... morning , while Brenno was keeping his annual watch by the side of the pool , he observed a vast number of swans alight on the surface , -a circumstance which he immediately related to the hermit . The old man 2 FLOWERS OF LITERATURE .
... morning , while Brenno was keeping his annual watch by the side of the pool , he observed a vast number of swans alight on the surface , -a circumstance which he immediately related to the hermit . The old man 2 FLOWERS OF LITERATURE .
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... morning ; but she faded in the spring of her days , aad left me for ever inconsolable . But you , my young friend , who are yet in the morning of your life , may succeed where I failed . By annually watching at the magic pool , you may ...
... morning ; but she faded in the spring of her days , aad left me for ever inconsolable . But you , my young friend , who are yet in the morning of your life , may succeed where I failed . By annually watching at the magic pool , you may ...
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... threw him- self on his couch of rushes . Morning dawned ; and every lark that welcomed the uprising sun was mistaken by Brenno for a swan . His fancy , naturally warm and enthusiastic , for ever dwelt 4 FLOWERS OF LITERATURE .
... threw him- self on his couch of rushes . Morning dawned ; and every lark that welcomed the uprising sun was mistaken by Brenno for a swan . His fancy , naturally warm and enthusiastic , for ever dwelt 4 FLOWERS OF LITERATURE .
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... morning cry of the raven echoed along the surface of the pool . His companion , in the meantime , grew daily and even hourly more in- disposed . Age came upon him with all its debility ; and after the lapse of a few weeks , a grave was ...
... morning cry of the raven echoed along the surface of the pool . His companion , in the meantime , grew daily and even hourly more in- disposed . Age came upon him with all its debility ; and after the lapse of a few weeks , a grave was ...
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... morning ; Bold she fit among the rest : The wind aside did blow her jacket , And diskivered her lily - white breast . " Here was a trial for the lady ! but she sustained it ; she fought boldly , fought like a man . But mark the sequel ...
... morning ; Bold she fit among the rest : The wind aside did blow her jacket , And diskivered her lily - white breast . " Here was a trial for the lady ! but she sustained it ; she fought boldly , fought like a man . But mark the sequel ...
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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...