The Literature and the Literary Men of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 2Harper & brothers, 1851 - English literature |
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... became eminent before he left Oxford ; and the peculiar merit of his compo sitions in that language consisted in their entire [ originality , le did not confifle himself tot the imitation of any ancient author , but formed as style from ...
... became eminent before he left Oxford ; and the peculiar merit of his compo sitions in that language consisted in their entire [ originality , le did not confifle himself tot the imitation of any ancient author , but formed as style from ...
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... became conspicuous among the wits of the town . Sir Richard Steele was his particular friend , and in- serted , with unmeasured praise , the following poem in the ' Tatler , ' written by Philips at Copenhagen , in 1709 , and addressed ...
... became conspicuous among the wits of the town . Sir Richard Steele was his particular friend , and in- serted , with unmeasured praise , the following poem in the ' Tatler , ' written by Philips at Copenhagen , in 1709 , and addressed ...
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... became acquainted with the poets , both ancient and modern , and particularly admired Milton . In 1694 , Philips entered Christ Church College , Oxford , and soon became distinguished as an eminent genius , even among the most eminent ...
... became acquainted with the poets , both ancient and modern , and particularly admired Milton . In 1694 , Philips entered Christ Church College , Oxford , and soon became distinguished as an eminent genius , even among the most eminent ...
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... became a member of Queen's College , Oxford ; and in 1708 , he was made master of arts , and years after chosen to a fellowship , to retain which , as he did not enter into holy orders , he obtained a dispensation from the crown . When ...
... became a member of Queen's College , Oxford ; and in 1708 , he was made master of arts , and years after chosen to a fellowship , to retain which , as he did not enter into holy orders , he obtained a dispensation from the crown . When ...
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... became his aversion ; he was seldom seen in it ; and in a few years his master , upon the offer of a small consideration , willingly released him from the terms of his indentures , and left him to follow his own inclinations . Poetry ...
... became his aversion ; he was seldom seen in it ; and in a few years his master , upon the offer of a small consideration , willingly released him from the terms of his indentures , and left him to follow his own inclinations . Poetry ...
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Page 337 - Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire ; Hands that the rod of empire might have swayed, Or waked to ecstasy the living lyre.
Page 584 - If I were an American — as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms ; NEVER ! — NEVER ! — NEVER!
Page 337 - Await alike the inevitable hour. The paths of glory lead but to the grave. Nor you, ye proud, impute to these the fault, If memory o'er their tomb no trophies raise, Where through the long-drawn aisle and fretted vault The pealing anthem swells the note of praise.
Page 417 - Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest ! I hate the sins that made thee mourn, And drove thee from my breast. 5 The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee.
Page 421 - Shoots into port at some well-havened isle, Where spices breathe and brighter seasons smile, There sits quiescent on the floods, that show Her beauteous form reflected clear below, While airs impregnated with incense play Around her, fanning light her streamers gay, So thou, with sails how swift, hast reached the shore 'Where tempests never beat nor billows roar,' And thy loved consort on the dangerous tide Of life long since has anchored by thy side.
Page 420 - I heard the bell tolled on thy burial day, I saw the hearse that bore thee slow away, And, turning from my nursery window, drew A long, long sigh, and wept a last adieu ! But was it such ? It was. Where thou art gone Adieus and farewells are a sound unknown : May I but meet thee on that peaceful shore, The parting word shall pass my lips no more...
Page 336 - ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD. The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea, The ploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. Now fades the glimmering landscape on the sight, And all the air a solemn stillness holds, Save where the beetle wheels his droning flight, And drowsy tinklings lull the distant folds...
Page 46 - Oft she rejects, but never once offends. Bright as the Sun, her Eyes the Gazers strike, And, like the Sun, they shine on all alike. Yet graceful Ease, and Sweetness void of Pride, Might hide her Faults, if Belles had Faults to hide : If to her share some Female Errors fall, Look on her Face, and you'll forget 'em all. This Nymph, to the Destruction of Mankind, Nourish'd two Locks which graceful hung behind In equal Curls, and well conspir'd to deck With shining Ringlets the smooth Iv'ry Neck.
Page 338 - For thee, who, mindful of the unhonoured dead, Dost in these lines their artless tale relate ; If chance, by lonely Contemplation led, Some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate, Haply some hoary-headed swain may say...
Page 415 - E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die.