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... The art of describing the manners , and dis- cussing the morals of the passing age , was practiced for the first time , with VOL . II . - B unrivalled felicity , by Addison . The poetry of elegant LECTURE THE TWENTY-FIFTH PAGE.
... The art of describing the manners , and dis- cussing the morals of the passing age , was practiced for the first time , with VOL . II . - B unrivalled felicity , by Addison . The poetry of elegant LECTURE THE TWENTY-FIFTH PAGE.
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... manners , than the poet of nature . In comparing his versification with that of his great master , it is difficult to determine to which the preference belongs . In ease and sweetness , Pope has the advantage ; but in majesty and power ...
... manners , than the poet of nature . In comparing his versification with that of his great master , it is difficult to determine to which the preference belongs . In ease and sweetness , Pope has the advantage ; but in majesty and power ...
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... to Dean Swift and Pope , both of whom were struck with the open sincerity and undisguised simplicity of his manners , and the sweetness of his temper . He In 1711 , Gay first appeared as an author , 54 [ LECT . XXVI . JOHN GAY . JOHN GAY.
... to Dean Swift and Pope , both of whom were struck with the open sincerity and undisguised simplicity of his manners , and the sweetness of his temper . He In 1711 , Gay first appeared as an author , 54 [ LECT . XXVI . JOHN GAY . JOHN GAY.
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... manners . The religious austerity of the Covenanters still hung over the country , and damped the efforts of poets and dramatists ; but a freer spirit found its way into the towns , as trade and commerce increased . The higher classes ...
... manners . The religious austerity of the Covenanters still hung over the country , and damped the efforts of poets and dramatists ; but a freer spirit found its way into the towns , as trade and commerce increased . The higher classes ...
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... manners of the people , the overwhelming power of which was felt as soon as the restraints were removed . As we descend toward the close of this period , dramatic literature be- comes more polished and artificial , but unfortunately not ...
... manners of the people , the overwhelming power of which was felt as soon as the restraints were removed . As we descend toward the close of this period , dramatic literature be- comes more polished and artificial , but unfortunately not ...
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Addison admiration afterwards appeared attention beauty became Bishop Bishop Burnet born busk character charms Christ Church College Christian church College comedy death occurred degree delight died divine doctor of divinity drama Duke earth eminent England English entered eyes fame fancy father genius give grace Grongar Hill happy hath hear heart heaven holy honour Isaac Newton king Lady language learning literary live London Lord master's degree Middle Temple mind moral muse nature never night o'er Oliver Cromwell Oroonoko Oxford passed passion philosophy pleasure poem poet poetical poetry Pope praise published received religion remarks rise says scene Scotland soon soul spirit studies style sweet taste Tatler tears thee things thou thought tion Trinity College truth virtue Westminster Abbey Westminster school William writing wrote youth
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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.