Selections from English literature, by E. Lee, 4. raamatElizabeth Lee 1913 |
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... pleasure and delight of knowledge and learn- ing , it far surpasseth all other in nature . For , shall the pleasures of the affections so exceed the pleasure of the sense , as much as the obtaining of desire or victory exceedeth a song ...
... pleasure and delight of knowledge and learn- ing , it far surpasseth all other in nature . For , shall the pleasures of the affections so exceed the pleasure of the sense , as much as the obtaining of desire or victory exceedeth a song ...
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... pleasures of the affections ? We see in all other pleasures there is satiety , and after they be used , their verdure departeth , which showeth well they be but deceits of pleasure , and not pleasures ; and that it was the novelty which ...
... pleasures of the affections ? We see in all other pleasures there is satiety , and after they be used , their verdure departeth , which showeth well they be but deceits of pleasure , and not pleasures ; and that it was the novelty which ...
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... pleasure : Rich the treasure , Sweet the pleasure , Sweet is pleasure after pain . Soothed with the sound , the king grew vain ; Fought all his battles o'er again , And thrice he routed all his foes , and thrice he slew the slain ! The ...
... pleasure : Rich the treasure , Sweet the pleasure , Sweet is pleasure after pain . Soothed with the sound , the king grew vain ; Fought all his battles o'er again , And thrice he routed all his foes , and thrice he slew the slain ! The ...
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GEOFFREY CHAUCER 13401400 | 1 |
WILLIAM CAXTON 1422 ?1491 | 10 |
STEPHEN HAWES d 1523 | 17 |
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