The Poems and Plays of Oliver GoldsmithJ. M. Dent, 1917 - 317 pages |
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Page xiv
... Croaker , it is at least worthy of passing notice that an Irish song of no particular literary merit should have succeeded in haunting the two foremost poets of their day . III Poetry brought Goldsmith fame , but money only indirectly ...
... Croaker , it is at least worthy of passing notice that an Irish song of no particular literary merit should have succeeded in haunting the two foremost poets of their day . III Poetry brought Goldsmith fame , but money only indirectly ...
Page xviii
... Croaker , " an admitted elaboration of Johnson's sketch of " Suspirius " in the Rambler , is a first - rate comic character , and the charlatan " Lofty , ” a sort of " Beau Tibbs above - Stairs , " is almost as good . But , as Garrick's ...
... Croaker , " an admitted elaboration of Johnson's sketch of " Suspirius " in the Rambler , is a first - rate comic character , and the charlatan " Lofty , ” a sort of " Beau Tibbs above - Stairs , " is almost as good . But , as Garrick's ...
Page 141
... Croaker is below . I came on purpose to tell you . Honeyw . Why didn't you show him up , blockhead ? Butler . Show him up , sir ? With all my heart , sir . Up or down , all's one to me . [ Exit . Jarvis . Ay , we have one or other of ...
... Croaker is below . I came on purpose to tell you . Honeyw . Why didn't you show him up , blockhead ? Butler . Show him up , sir ? With all my heart , sir . Up or down , all's one to me . [ Exit . Jarvis . Ay , we have one or other of ...
Page 142
... Croaker's conversation that quite depresses me . His very mirth is an antidote to all gaiety , and his appearance has a stronger effect on my spirits than an undertaker's shop . -Mr . Croaker , this is such a satisfaction— Enter CROAKER 1 ...
... Croaker's conversation that quite depresses me . His very mirth is an antidote to all gaiety , and his appearance has a stronger effect on my spirits than an undertaker's shop . -Mr . Croaker , this is such a satisfaction— Enter CROAKER 1 ...
Page 143
... Croaker , Olivia or Miss Richland . Croaker . The best of them will never be canoniz'd for a saint when she's dead . By the bye , my dear friend , I don't find this match between Miss Richland and my son much relish'd , either by one ...
... Croaker , Olivia or Miss Richland . Croaker . The best of them will never be canoniz'd for a saint when she's dead . By the bye , my dear friend , I don't find this match between Miss Richland and my son much relish'd , either by one ...
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