The British Novelists: With an Essay, and Prefaces, Biographical and Critical by Mrs. Barbauld, Volume 23F. C. and J. Rivington, 1810 - English fiction |
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... soon quitted this situation ; and having become acquainted with the booksellers , and being employed by them , he took lodgings in London , and became author by profession . He was at first employed in the Monthly Review , and in a set ...
... soon quitted this situation ; and having become acquainted with the booksellers , and being employed by them , he took lodgings in London , and became author by profession . He was at first employed in the Monthly Review , and in a set ...
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... soon gave signs of pregnancy . I have not learned whether my hero was intro- duced into the world with any prodigies preceding his birth ; and though the practice of most histo- rians might authorize me to invent them , I think it most ...
... soon gave signs of pregnancy . I have not learned whether my hero was intro- duced into the world with any prodigies preceding his birth ; and though the practice of most histo- rians might authorize me to invent them , I think it most ...
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... world of dress busy , as usual , in reporting , that Hillario was returned from his travels . As soon as his chests and baggage were arrived in town , his servants were employed in exhibiting , c 3 POMPEY THE LITTLE . 17.
... world of dress busy , as usual , in reporting , that Hillario was returned from his travels . As soon as his chests and baggage were arrived in town , his servants were employed in exhibiting , c 3 POMPEY THE LITTLE . 17.
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... soon exploded . For though , said Cleanthe , I should prefer a friendship with an agreeable man far beyond marrying him , yet , my dear , we girls are under so many restraints , that one must wish for a husband , if it be only for the ...
... soon exploded . For though , said Cleanthe , I should prefer a friendship with an agreeable man far beyond marrying him , yet , my dear , we girls are under so many restraints , that one must wish for a husband , if it be only for the ...
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... soon distinguished her , and recompensed the defi- ciencies of fortune . She was a free , sprightly , jovial girl , cheerful in conversation , and open in behavi our ; ready to promote any party of pleasure , and not displeased to be ...
... soon distinguished her , and recompensed the defi- ciencies of fortune . She was a free , sprightly , jovial girl , cheerful in conversation , and open in behavi our ; ready to promote any party of pleasure , and not displeased to be ...
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