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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Page 52
... become a criminal , or a madman , because his grandfather unwittingly married against the god's con- sent . The vulgar thought how wilful and unjust they would be themselves if they had power ; they saw how much kings were given to ...
... become a criminal , or a madman , because his grandfather unwittingly married against the god's con- sent . The vulgar thought how wilful and unjust they would be themselves if they had power ; they saw how much kings were given to ...
Page 53
... become little in propor- tion as the gods become great ; and Mars and Minerva lording it over a battle , are like giants " tempesting " among a parcel of mice . The less they were seen , the less the dignity on either side was ...
... become little in propor- tion as the gods become great ; and Mars and Minerva lording it over a battle , are like giants " tempesting " among a parcel of mice . The less they were seen , the less the dignity on either side was ...
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... become a more musical people , zealous amateurs will volunteer their services on fine nights , and , going forth with their harps and guitars , charm their friends and neighbors with strains rendered truly divine by the hour and the ...
... become a more musical people , zealous amateurs will volunteer their services on fine nights , and , going forth with their harps and guitars , charm their friends and neighbors with strains rendered truly divine by the hour and the ...
Contents
Prefatory Note | 13 |
On Commonplace People | 42 |
On the Genii of the Greeks and Romans and | 59 |
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