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... look into her eyes would be almost too much for such unworthy imperfect creatures as men , and that she is one of that rare class of beings sent into the world occasionally to tell us that Heaven has not altogether forgotten us . What a ...
... look into her eyes would be almost too much for such unworthy imperfect creatures as men , and that she is one of that rare class of beings sent into the world occasionally to tell us that Heaven has not altogether forgotten us . What a ...
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... white hand with a great deal of grace and dignity . There was no point of resemblance , and yet a something in the girl's look , voice , and movements , which caused his heart to thrill , and an image out 28 POETS AND NOVELISTS .
... white hand with a great deal of grace and dignity . There was no point of resemblance , and yet a something in the girl's look , voice , and movements , which caused his heart to thrill , and an image out 28 POETS AND NOVELISTS .
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... look each other in the face ? ' Brave writer ! these are manly words , but the world in great part still practises the selfish principle . It takes a long time to make it understand that a reli- gious tract , though possibly very cheap ...
... look each other in the face ? ' Brave writer ! these are manly words , but the world in great part still practises the selfish principle . It takes a long time to make it understand that a reli- gious tract , though possibly very cheap ...
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... look for the safety of England ; the working educated men , away from Lord North's bribery in the senate ; the good clergy not corrupted into parasites by the hope of prefer- ment ; the tradesmen rising into manly opulence ; the ...
... look for the safety of England ; the working educated men , away from Lord North's bribery in the senate ; the good clergy not corrupted into parasites by the hope of prefer- ment ; the tradesmen rising into manly opulence ; the ...
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... , and mentions as one of the strongest reasons for doing so , the fact of his recommend- ing the dissolute author of ' The Beggar's Opera ' to turn clergyman , and look out for a seat on the WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY . 41.
... , and mentions as one of the strongest reasons for doing so , the fact of his recommend- ing the dissolute author of ' The Beggar's Opera ' to turn clergyman , and look out for a seat on the WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY . 41.
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Page 80 - Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. I love thee with the passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints, — I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life ! — and, if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.
Page 32 - Kent. Vex not his ghost. O, let him pass! He hates him That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.
Page 293 - HE that loves a rosy cheek, Or a coral lip admires, Or from star-like eyes doth seek Fuel to maintain his fires: As old Time makes these decay, So his flames must waste away. But a smooth and steadfast mind, Gentle thoughts, and calm desires, Hearts with equal love combined, Kindle never-dying fires:— Where these are not, I despise Lovely cheeks, or lips, or eyes.
Page 294 - Her eyes the glow-worm lend thee, The shooting stars attend thee, And the elves also, Whose little eyes glow Like the sparks of fire, befriend thee.
Page 179 - If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger: I should not seem a part of it.
Page 294 - Her feet beneath her petticoat Like little mice stole in and out, As if they feared the light: But, oh ! she dances such a way— No sun upon an Easter day Is half so fine a sight.
Page 292 - Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine. The thirst that from the soul doth rise Doth ask a drink divine; But might I of Jove's nectar sup, I would not change for thine.
Page 35 - The successors of Charles the fifth may disdain their brethren of England ; but the romance of Tom Jones, that exquisite picture of human manners, will outlive the palace of the Escurial, and the imperial eagle of the house of Austria.
Page 297 - I'll never love thee more. As Alexander I will reign, And I will reign alone ; My thoughts did evermore disdain A rival on my throne. He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, That dares not put it to the touch, To gain or lose it all.
Page 82 - Get leave to work In this world — 'tis the best you get at all; For God, in cursing, gives us better gifts Than men in benediction. God says, "Sweat For foreheads," men say "crowns," and so we are crowned, Ay, gashed by some tormenting circle of steel Which snaps with a secret spring. Get work, get work; Be sure 'tis better than what you work to get.
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Relative Creatures: Victorian Women in Society and the Novel, 1837-67 Françoise Basch No preview available - 1974 |