The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Volume 1Bell & Daldy, 1885 |
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... the country , compared with the landscapes drawn by classic authors , and others the like unconcerning parts of know- ledge ! One may easily imagine a reader of plain sense , but without a fine taste , turning over these parts of PREFACE .
... the country , compared with the landscapes drawn by classic authors , and others the like unconcerning parts of know- ledge ! One may easily imagine a reader of plain sense , but without a fine taste , turning over these parts of PREFACE .
Page xvii
Joseph Addison Richard Hurd, Henry George Bohn. without a fine taste , turning over these parts of the volume , which make more than half of it , and wondering how an author , who seems to have so solid an understanding , when he treats ...
Joseph Addison Richard Hurd, Henry George Bohn. without a fine taste , turning over these parts of the volume , which make more than half of it , and wondering how an author , who seems to have so solid an understanding , when he treats ...
Page xvii
... in the year 1709. As I have proposed to touch but very lightly on those parts of his life which do not regard him as an author , I shall not enlarge upon the great reputation he acquired by his turn to PREFACE . vi 1704.
... in the year 1709. As I have proposed to touch but very lightly on those parts of his life which do not regard him as an author , I shall not enlarge upon the great reputation he acquired by his turn to PREFACE . vi 1704.
Page xvii
... turn to busi- ness and his unblemished integrity , in this and other em- ployments . It must not be omitted here , that the salary of Keeper of the Records in Ireland was considerably raised , and that post bestowed upon him , at this ...
... turn to busi- ness and his unblemished integrity , in this and other em- ployments . It must not be omitted here , that the salary of Keeper of the Records in Ireland was considerably raised , and that post bestowed upon him , at this ...
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.