A Day by the Fire: And Other Papers, Hitherto UncollectedIncludes papers on Heathen mythology, Genii of antiquity, Genii and fairies of the East, etc. |
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... less than charming . But literature seems to have always been a gay sci- ence with him . We never see his Muse as the harsh step - mother she really was : we are made to think her a gentle liege - lady , served in the airiest spirit of ...
... less than charming . But literature seems to have always been a gay sci- ence with him . We never see his Muse as the harsh step - mother she really was : we are made to think her a gentle liege - lady , served in the airiest spirit of ...
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... less light the edges of the furniture , and reflects itself in the blackening window ; while his feet take a gentle move on the fender , and then settle again , and his face comes out of the general darkness , earnest even in indolence ...
... less light the edges of the furniture , and reflects itself in the blackening window ; while his feet take a gentle move on the fender , and then settle again , and his face comes out of the general darkness , earnest even in indolence ...
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... polished mahogany , bringing out the white gar- ments of the ladies , and giving a poetic warmth to their face and hair ! I need not mention all the good things that are said at tea , —still less the gallant 32 A DAY BY THE FIRE .
... polished mahogany , bringing out the white gar- ments of the ladies , and giving a poetic warmth to their face and hair ! I need not mention all the good things that are said at tea , —still less the gallant 32 A DAY BY THE FIRE .
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... less the gallant . Good humor never has an audience more disposed to think it wit , nor gallantry an hour of service more blameless and elegant . Ever since tea has been known , its clear and gentle powers of inspiration have been ...
... less the gallant . Good humor never has an audience more disposed to think it wit , nor gallantry an hour of service more blameless and elegant . Ever since tea has been known , its clear and gentle powers of inspiration have been ...
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... less than Raphael might paint a fine picture though not so good as what might have come from the hands of the greater one . If you asked him how he made out that the chief creator did not do the work himself , he would have referred you ...
... less than Raphael might paint a fine picture though not so good as what might have come from the hands of the greater one . If you asked him how he made out that the chief creator did not do the work himself , he would have referred you ...
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