The Edinburgh Magazine and Literary Miscellany, Volume 92Archibald Constable and Company, 1823 - English literature |
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... character . But , in the present , we see only a blind and sul- len spirit of resistance , united to the narrowest prejudices , and an intellect that would have been barely suffi- cient for the sack of a hen - roost ; we see this ...
... character . But , in the present , we see only a blind and sul- len spirit of resistance , united to the narrowest prejudices , and an intellect that would have been barely suffi- cient for the sack of a hen - roost ; we see this ...
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... character , which is preserved in perfect keeping throughout , in almost no instance that we recollect of runs into that of his archetype the Vicar of Wakefield , but possesses a complete and un- doubted identity ; which shows that the ...
... character , which is preserved in perfect keeping throughout , in almost no instance that we recollect of runs into that of his archetype the Vicar of Wakefield , but possesses a complete and un- doubted identity ; which shows that the ...
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... character clear and distinct ; the tone of his narrative sprightly , careless , and sarcastic . He has an eye for the oddities , eccen- tricities , and infirmities , rather than for the amiable and virtuous qualities of men ; but when ...
... character clear and distinct ; the tone of his narrative sprightly , careless , and sarcastic . He has an eye for the oddities , eccen- tricities , and infirmities , rather than for the amiable and virtuous qualities of men ; but when ...
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... character of dangerous daring has been stamp- ed upon the bold spirits who supply the Professor with subjects . All the chivalry , and sinew , and muscle of the medical classes , put in their claim to participate in the foray or the row ...
... character of dangerous daring has been stamp- ed upon the bold spirits who supply the Professor with subjects . All the chivalry , and sinew , and muscle of the medical classes , put in their claim to participate in the foray or the row ...
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... character of Knox has been particularized as bru- tally insolent , and rudely disloyal . The tears which he is said to have drawn from the bright eyes of the Scottish Queen , have , in this age of chivalrous sentiment , produced a whole ...
... character of Knox has been particularized as bru- tally insolent , and rudely disloyal . The tears which he is said to have drawn from the bright eyes of the Scottish Queen , have , in this age of chivalrous sentiment , produced a whole ...
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Page 532 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs — and God has given my share — I still had hopes, my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose.
Page 350 - Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Page 172 - How oft do they their silver bowers leave, To come to succour us that succour want ! How oft do they with golden pinions cleave The flitting...
Page 171 - AND is there care in heaven ? and is there love In heavenly spirits to these creatures base, That may compassion of their evils move ? There is...
Page 191 - The drying up a single tear has more Of honest fame than shedding seas of gore.
Page 350 - Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to GOD, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule, and all authority, and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
Page 360 - As every paltry magazine can show it 's. LV. In twice five years the " greatest living poet," Like to the champion in the fisty ring, Is called on to support his claim, or show it, Although 'tis an imaginary thing. Even I — albeit I'm sure I did not know it, Nor sought of foolscap subjects to be king, — Was reckoned, a considerable time, i LVI.
Page 532 - Amidst the swains to show my book-learned skill, Around my fire an evening group to draw, And tell of all I felt and all I saw; And, as a hare, whom hounds and horns pursue, Pants to the place from whence at first she flew — I still had hopes — my long vexations past, Here to return, and die at home at last.
Page 75 - All in a hot and copper sky, The bloody Sun, at noon, Right up above the mast did stand, No bigger than the Moon. Day after day, day after day, We stuck, nor breath nor motion; As idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean.
Page 190 - T is thus the spirit of a single mind Makes that of multitudes take one direction, As roll the waters to the breathing wind, Or roams the herd beneath the bull's protection...