The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith: Including a Variety of Pieces Now First Collected, Volume 4G. P. Putnam, 1854 |
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... writer of rhyme . But let us not imagine that the serene graces of this poet were not admirably adapted to his subjects . His poetry is not that of impetuous , but of contemplative sensibility ; of a spirit breathing its regrets and ...
... writer of rhyme . But let us not imagine that the serene graces of this poet were not admirably adapted to his subjects . His poetry is not that of impetuous , but of contemplative sensibility ; of a spirit breathing its regrets and ...
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... writes : - 6 " It would be difficult to point out one among the English poets less likely to be excelled in his own style , than the author of the Deserted Village . Possessing much of Pope's versification , without the monotonous ...
... writes : - 6 " It would be difficult to point out one among the English poets less likely to be excelled in his own style , than the author of the Deserted Village . Possessing much of Pope's versification , without the monotonous ...
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... write and cipher too ; Lands he could measure , terms and tides presage , And e'en the story ran - that he could gauge : In arguing too , the parson own'd his skill , For e'en though vanquish'd , he could argue still ; While words of ...
... write and cipher too ; Lands he could measure , terms and tides presage , And e'en the story ran - that he could gauge : In arguing too , the parson own'd his skill , For e'en though vanquish'd , he could argue still ; While words of ...
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... writer of lively fancy , in describing a morning walk on the banks of Keswick , would not embellish the beauty of the scene by the melody of birds , and thus add the charms of music to all the enchantments of vision ? Yet , I believe ...
... writer of lively fancy , in describing a morning walk on the banks of Keswick , would not embellish the beauty of the scene by the melody of birds , and thus add the charms of music to all the enchantments of vision ? Yet , I believe ...
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... writes the ' Snarler , ' the other the ' Scourge : ' Some think he writes Cinna - he owns to ' Panurge . ' ' While thus ... write in the papers like you . " - First edit . ] " In the middle a place where the Ven'son - was not . " -- Thid ...
... writes the ' Snarler , ' the other the ' Scourge : ' Some think he writes Cinna - he owns to ' Panurge . ' ' While thus ... write in the papers like you . " - First edit . ] " In the middle a place where the Ven'son - was not . " -- Thid ...
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Page 62 - The sober herd that low'd to meet their young, The noisy geese that gabbled o'er the pool, The playful children just let loose from school, The watch-dog's voice that bay'd the whispering wind, And the loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind — These all in sweet confusion sought the shade, And fill'd each pause the nightingale had made.
Page 64 - The reverend champion stood. At his control Despair and anguish fled the struggling soul ; Comfort came down the trembling wretch to raise, And his last faltering accents whispered praise.
Page 73 - That call'd them from their native walks away ; When the poor exiles, every pleasure past, Hung round the bowers, and fondly...
Page 109 - Twas only that when he was off he was acting. With no reason on earth to go out of his way, He turn'd and he varied full ten times a day...
Page 126 - Good people all, with one accord, Lament for Madam Blaize, Who never wanted a good word — From those who spoke her praise. The needy seldom pass'd her door, And always found her kind ; She freely lent to all the poor — Who left a pledge behind. She strove the neighborhood to please With manners wondrous winning; And never follow'd wicked ways — Unless when she was sinning.
Page 138 - This dog and man at first were friends; But when a pique began, The dog, to gain some private ends, Went mad, and bit the man. Around from all the...
Page 66 - Beside yon straggling fence that skirts the way, With blossom'd furze unprofitably gay, There, in his noisy mansion, skilled to rule, The village master taught his little school. A man severe he was, and stern to view ; I knew him well, and every truant knew...
Page 64 - Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done, Shoulder'd his crutch, and showed how fields were won. Pleased with his guests, the good man learn'd to glow, And quite forgot their vices in their woe ; Careless their merits or their faults to scan, His pity gave ere charity began.
Page 19 - Basks in the glare, or stems the tepid wave, And thanks his gods for all the good they gave. Such is the patriot's boast where'er we roam, His first, best country, ever is at home. And yet, perhaps, if countries we compare, And estimate the blessings which they share, Though patriots flatter, still shall wisdom find An equal portion dealt to all mankind ; As different good, by art or nature given To different nations, makes their blessings even.
Page 66 - Where many a time he triumph'd, is forgot. Near yonder thorn, that lifts its head on high...