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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... light - heartedness , and belongs in feeling to a period at least as early as that which produced the ' Stories from the Italian Poets . ' is one of those studies in which he was always happy , for it keeps him chiefly in Italy ; and ...
... light - heartedness , and belongs in feeling to a period at least as early as that which produced the ' Stories from the Italian Poets . ' is one of those studies in which he was always happy , for it keeps him chiefly in Italy ; and ...
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... light up again , the smiles wreath about , the sparklings burst forth , and all is warmth , brilliancy , and delight . I am aware that this simile is not perfect ; but if it would do for an epic poem , as I think it might , after ...
... light up again , the smiles wreath about , the sparklings burst forth , and all is warmth , brilliancy , and delight . I am aware that this simile is not perfect ; but if it would do for an epic poem , as I think it might , after ...
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... light smoke from the neighboring chimneys brightening up into the early sunshine . Even the dustman's bell is not unpleasant from its association ; and there is something absolutely musical in the clash of the milk - pails suddenly ...
... light smoke from the neighboring chimneys brightening up into the early sunshine . Even the dustman's bell is not unpleasant from its association ; and there is something absolutely musical in the clash of the milk - pails suddenly ...
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... light meals and unintoxicating glasses ; for refection that administers to enjoyment , instead of repletions that at once constitute and contradict it . I am speaking , of course , not of our commonplace eaters and drinkers , but of our ...
... light meals and unintoxicating glasses ; for refection that administers to enjoyment , instead of repletions that at once constitute and contradict it . I am speaking , of course , not of our commonplace eaters and drinkers , but of our ...
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... light and choice , Of Attic taste , with wine , whence we may rise To hear the lute well - touch'd , and artful voice Warble immortal notes and Tuscan air ? He who of these delights can judge , and spare To interpose them oft , is not ...
... light and choice , Of Attic taste , with wine , whence we may rise To hear the lute well - touch'd , and artful voice Warble immortal notes and Tuscan air ? He who of these delights can judge , and spare To interpose them oft , is not ...
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