The Monthly Mirror: Reflecting Men and Manners: With Strictures on Their Epitome, the Stage ..., 10. köideproprietors, 1800 |
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... merit . They have been lately reprinted at the end of the tragedy of the Father's Revenge . This production of the Bulmer press exhibits the finest specimen of typographical luxury , that ever appeared in this country : the engravings ...
... merit . They have been lately reprinted at the end of the tragedy of the Father's Revenge . This production of the Bulmer press exhibits the finest specimen of typographical luxury , that ever appeared in this country : the engravings ...
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... merits , or the eminent rank which its author holds in the public estimation , is amongst the most important objects that have hitherto been men- tioned . Our notice is , at the first glance , attracted by the singu- larly happy choice ...
... merits , or the eminent rank which its author holds in the public estimation , is amongst the most important objects that have hitherto been men- tioned . Our notice is , at the first glance , attracted by the singu- larly happy choice ...
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... merits of this work , as it is directed principally to the mind . In force of effect and colour , it is in the general style of the artist , which will be the object of discussion in a subsequent number . It were to be wished that the ...
... merits of this work , as it is directed principally to the mind . In force of effect and colour , it is in the general style of the artist , which will be the object of discussion in a subsequent number . It were to be wished that the ...
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... ( a ) Iris carrying the water of the river Styx to Olympus . Hesiod's Theogony . ( 6 ) Ne . 314. A design for a picture of dramatic portraits . The historical works , distinguished by various merit , in THE MONTHLY MIRROR . 13.
... ( a ) Iris carrying the water of the river Styx to Olympus . Hesiod's Theogony . ( 6 ) Ne . 314. A design for a picture of dramatic portraits . The historical works , distinguished by various merit , in THE MONTHLY MIRROR . 13.
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... merit , in the ex- hibition of this year , proving much greater in number than we were aware before a closer examination , have drawn our criticism to an unexpected length ; we shall , therefore , only make a concise review of some of ...
... merit , in the ex- hibition of this year , proving much greater in number than we were aware before a closer examination , have drawn our criticism to an unexpected length ; we shall , therefore , only make a concise review of some of ...
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Page 319 - I smile, And cry, content, to that which grieves my heart, And wet my cheeks with artificial tears, And frame my face to all occasions.
Page 304 - For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth : for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.
Page 311 - Low, on the utmost boundary of the sight, The rising vapours catch the silver light ; Thence Fancy measures, as they parting fly, Which first will throw its shadow on the eye, Passing the source of light ; and thence away, Succeeded quick by brighter still than they.
Page 286 - Been hurt by the archers. In his side he bore And in his hands and feet the cruel scars. With gentle force soliciting the darts He drew them forth, and healed and bade me live.
Page 182 - J with me, assuring me at the same time that he had not been...
Page 208 - Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Page 286 - My panting side was charged, when I withdrew, To seek a tranquil death in distant shades.
Page 300 - The United States in Congress assembled, ordered this statue to be erected in the year of our Lord 1783, in honor of George Washington, the illustrious commander in chief of the armies of the United States of America, during the war which vindicated and secured their liberty, sovereignty and independence.
Page 82 - Nor are they shadows which I catch, Nor fancies vain at which I snatch, But reach at things that are so high Beyond thy dull capacity. Eternal substance...
Page 81 - One flesh was call'd, who had her eye On worldly wealth and vanity; The other Spirit, who did rear Her thoughts unto a higher sphere: Sister, quoth Flesh, what liv'st thou on Nothing but Meditation?