The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison: With the Exception of His Numbers of the Spectator, Volumes 1-2W. Durell & Company, 1811 - English literature |
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... figure in the next age ; though the com- plexion of the family was obscure , until the fourth generation from that marriage . From which time , until the reign of William the Conqueror , the fe- males of our house were famous for their ...
... figure in the next age ; though the com- plexion of the family was obscure , until the fourth generation from that marriage . From which time , until the reign of William the Conqueror , the fe- males of our house were famous for their ...
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... figure , could possibly ascend it . On a sudden there was heard from the top of it , a sound like that of a trum- pet ; but so exceeding sweet and harmonious , that it filled the hearts of those who heard it with raptures , and gave ...
... figure , could possibly ascend it . On a sudden there was heard from the top of it , a sound like that of a trum- pet ; but so exceeding sweet and harmonious , that it filled the hearts of those who heard it with raptures , and gave ...
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... figure than any that appeared on this occa- sion . Plato was on his right hand , and Xenophon on his left . He bowed to Homer , and sat down by him . It was expected that Plato would himself have taken a place next to his master ...
... figure than any that appeared on this occa- sion . Plato was on his right hand , and Xenophon on his left . He bowed to Homer , and sat down by him . It was expected that Plato would himself have taken a place next to his master ...
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... figures in his hand ; among which , I observed a cone or cylinder . Seeing this table full , I desired my guide , for va- riety , to lead me to the fabulous apartment , the roof of which was painted with Gorgons , Chimæras , and ...
... figures in his hand ; among which , I observed a cone or cylinder . Seeing this table full , I desired my guide , for va- riety , to lead me to the fabulous apartment , the roof of which was painted with Gorgons , Chimæras , and ...
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... figures of all sorts of men , from eight feet to three feet two inches . Within this height , I take it , that all the ... figure my own dimensions ; for I scorn to rob any man of his life , or to take advantage of his breadth therefore ...
... figures of all sorts of men , from eight feet to three feet two inches . Within this height , I take it , that all the ... figure my own dimensions ; for I scorn to rob any man of his life , or to take advantage of his breadth therefore ...
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Page 109 - With thee conversing I forget all time ; All seasons and their change, all please alike. Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds...
Page 110 - But neither breath of morn, when she ascends With charm of earliest birds; nor rising sun On this delightful land ; nor herb, fruit, flower, Glistering with dew; nor fragrance after showers, Nor grateful evening mild; nor silent night, With this her solemn bird ; nor walk by moon, Or glittering star-light, without thee is sweet.
Page xxii - Proud names, who once the reins of empire held ; In arms who triumph'd, or in arts excelled ; Chiefs, graced with scars, and prodigal of blood ; Stern patriots, who for sacred freedom stood ; Just men, by whom impartial laws were given ; And saints, who taught, and led, the way to heaven.
Page 148 - LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.
Page 40 - As through unquiet rest: he, on his side Leaning, half raised, with looks of cordial love Hung over her enamour'd, and beheld Beauty, which, whether waking or asleep, Shot forth peculiar graces; then with voice Mild, as when Zephyrus on Flora breathes, Her hand soft touching, whisper'd thus: ' Awake My fairest, my espoused, my latest found, Heaven's last, best gift, my ever new delight!
Page 120 - Come on, sir; here's the place: — stand still. — How fearful And dizzy 'tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows, and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Page 238 - As one who, long in populous city pent, Where houses thick and sewers annoy the air, Forth issuing on a summer's morn to breathe Among the pleasant villages and farms Adjoin'd, from each thing met conceives delight ; The smell of grain, or tedded grass, or kine, Or dairy, each rural sight, each rural sound...
Page 148 - ... long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment ; behold, I have done according to thy words : lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Page 216 - So saying, with dispatchful looks in haste She turns, on hospitable thoughts intent What choice to choose for delicacy best, What order, so contriv'd as not to mix Tastes, not well join'd, inelegant, but bring Taste after taste upheld with kindliest change...
Page xxi - Can I forget the dismal night that gave My soul's best part for ever to the grave? How silent did his old companions tread, By midnight lamps, the mansions of the dead, Through breathing statues, then unheeded things, Through rows of warriors, and through walks of kings!