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... ( Chapter XIX ) of whom pastoral life was in reality composed . At least her final choice of life is different . However , it seems equally fanciful . First , Nekayah has never shown the least aptitude or previous inclination for a life ...
... ( Chapter XIX ) of whom pastoral life was in reality composed . At least her final choice of life is different . However , it seems equally fanciful . First , Nekayah has never shown the least aptitude or previous inclination for a life ...
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... ( Chapter XI ) , Imlac is nevertheless a writer who writes nothing , who feels no urge to write anything , and who only gains by his inertia . Like- wise , it is only when the astronomer is persuaded to renounce his chosen calling that he ...
... ( Chapter XI ) , Imlac is nevertheless a writer who writes nothing , who feels no urge to write anything , and who only gains by his inertia . Like- wise , it is only when the astronomer is persuaded to renounce his chosen calling that he ...
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... chapter in which Imlac discusses with the others the astronomer's mental condition , he reaches the conclusion that ' all power of fancy over reason is a degree of insanity ' ( Chapter XLIV , my italics ) . By the word ' fancy ' a great ...
... chapter in which Imlac discusses with the others the astronomer's mental condition , he reaches the conclusion that ' all power of fancy over reason is a degree of insanity ' ( Chapter XLIV , my italics ) . By the word ' fancy ' a great ...
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surly virtue and pleasing dream | 4 |
The Vanity of Human Wishes | 42 |
those that aspire to the name | 57 |
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