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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The Essay is printed for the first time , and it was written in Hunt's old age ; but it is
full of light - heartedness , and belongs in feeling to a period at least as carly as
that which produced the ' Stories from the Italian Poets . ' It is one of those ...
The Essay is printed for the first time , and it was written in Hunt's old age ; but it is
full of light - heartedness , and belongs in feeling to a period at least as carly as
that which produced the ' Stories from the Italian Poets . ' It is one of those ...
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... or a cinder , claps into her mouth a peg of orange or a long slice of citron ; then
her eyes above instantly light up again , the smiles wreath about , the sparklings
burst forth , and all is warmth , brilliancy , and delight . I am aware that this simile
...
... or a cinder , claps into her mouth a peg of orange or a long slice of citron ; then
her eyes above instantly light up again , the smiles wreath about , the sparklings
burst forth , and all is warmth , brilliancy , and delight . I am aware that this simile
...
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... a bird or two coming after the crumbs , and the light smoke from the
neighboring chimneys brightening up into the carly sunshine . Even the
dustman's bell is not unpleasant from its association ; and there is something
absolutely musical in ...
... a bird or two coming after the crumbs , and the light smoke from the
neighboring chimneys brightening up into the carly sunshine . Even the
dustman's bell is not unpleasant from its association ; and there is something
absolutely musical in ...
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... for the union of practical philosophy with absolute merriment , — for 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 ...
... for the union of practical philosophy with absolute merriment , — for 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 ...
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Time will run On smoother , till Favonius re - inspire The frozen earth , and clothe
in fresh attire The lily and rose , that neither sow'd nor spun , What neat repast
shall feast us , light and choice , Of Attic taste , with wine , whence we may rise To
...
Time will run On smoother , till Favonius re - inspire The frozen earth , and clothe
in fresh attire The lily and rose , that neither sow'd nor spun , What neat repast
shall feast us , light and choice , Of Attic taste , with wine , whence we may rise To
...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | A Day by the Fire: And Other Papers, Hitherto Uncollected |
| Author | Leigh Hunt |
| Editor | Joseph Edward Babson |
| Publisher | Roberts Brothers, 1870 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Length | 368 pages |
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