The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Volume 1Bell & Daldy, 1885 |
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Page ix
... pleasurable duty in returning his sincere thanks to the gentlemen who have throughout the course of his inquiries so readily accorded him their assistance . For the use of original letters and papers he has particularly to thank Wm . R ...
... pleasurable duty in returning his sincere thanks to the gentlemen who have throughout the course of his inquiries so readily accorded him their assistance . For the use of original letters and papers he has particularly to thank Wm . R ...
Page xvi
... pleasure , and will be my greatest honour hereafter . Instead of them , accept of my hearty wishes , that the great reputation you have acquired so early may increase more and more : and that you may long serve your country with those ...
... pleasure , and will be my greatest honour hereafter . Instead of them , accept of my hearty wishes , that the great reputation you have acquired so early may increase more and more : and that you may long serve your country with those ...
Page xvii
... pleasure in the closet , as others have afforded from the stage , with all the assistance of voices and instruments . The Comedy called The Tender Husband appeared much about the same time , to which Mr. Addison wrote the Pro- logue ...
... pleasure in the closet , as others have afforded from the stage , with all the assistance of voices and instruments . The Comedy called The Tender Husband appeared much about the same time , to which Mr. Addison wrote the Pro- logue ...
Page xvii
... Pleasures of the Imagination , the Critique upon Milton , and some others , which I thought to have connected in a continued series in this edition ; though they were at first published with the interruption of writings on different ...
... Pleasures of the Imagination , the Critique upon Milton , and some others , which I thought to have connected in a continued series in this edition ; though they were at first published with the interruption of writings on different ...
Page xvii
... thy spotless form descend , To me thy aid , thou guardian Genius , lend ! When rage misguides me , or when fear alarms , When pain distresses , or when pleasure charms , IV In silent whisperings purer thoughts impart , And turn.
... thy spotless form descend , To me thy aid , thou guardian Genius , lend ! When rage misguides me , or when fear alarms , When pain distresses , or when pleasure charms , IV In silent whisperings purer thoughts impart , And turn.
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Page 182 - Tis not a set of features, or complexion, The tincture of a skin, that I admire: Beauty soon grows familiar to the lover, Fades in his eye, and palls upon the sense.
Page 49 - The victor's shouts and dying groans confound, The dreadful burst of cannon rend the skies, And all the thunder of the battle rise. "Twas then great Marlborough's mighty soul was proved, That, in the shock of charging hosts unmoved, Amidst confusion, horror, and despair, Examined all the dreadful scenes of war ; In peaceful thought the field of death surveyed, To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid, Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage.
Page xvii - To strew fresh laurels, let the task be mine, A frequent pilgrim at thy sacred shrine ; Mine with true sighs thy absence to bemoan, And grave with faithful epitaphs thy stone.