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... is needed ; they are of convenient size , and attractive outward appearance ,
their contents are models of composition , their spirit is liberal and manly , - - their
tone and influence moral and religious , without cant , or a weakness of any kind .
... is needed ; they are of convenient size , and attractive outward appearance ,
their contents are models of composition , their spirit is liberal and manly , - - their
tone and influence moral and religious , without cant , or a weakness of any kind .
Page xxiv
While Goldsmith was writing the Deserted Village and She Stoops to Conquer ,
he was employed on works of a very different kind , works from which he derived
little reputation , but much profit . He compiled for the use of schools a XXIV ...
While Goldsmith was writing the Deserted Village and She Stoops to Conquer ,
he was employed on works of a very different kind , works from which he derived
little reputation , but much profit . He compiled for the use of schools a XXIV ...
Page xxxvii
... the world from himself , and which he was striving to gain . Notwithstanding this
, he lamented that whenever he entered into a mixed company , he struck a kind
of awe on them , which deprived him of the enjoyment and freedom of society ,
... the world from himself , and which he was striving to gain . Notwithstanding this
, he lamented that whenever he entered into a mixed company , he struck a kind
of awe on them , which deprived him of the enjoyment and freedom of society ,
Page xlv
This relic is still in the possession of the family , and is the only one of the kind
which has been preserved of the Doctor . An observation of Dr . Beattie ,
respecting the deceased Poet , in a letter to Mr . Montagu , must not be passed
over :I am ...
This relic is still in the possession of the family , and is the only one of the kind
which has been preserved of the Doctor . An observation of Dr . Beattie ,
respecting the deceased Poet , in a letter to Mr . Montagu , must not be passed
over :I am ...
Page xlviii
The following note seems to refer to one of his earlier productions ; but I retain
neither letter nor written document of any kind from him with a date . • Mr .
Goldsmith ' s best respects to Mr . Cradock : when he asked him to - day , he quite
forgot ...
The following note seems to refer to one of his earlier productions ; but I retain
neither letter nor written document of any kind from him with a date . • Mr .
Goldsmith ' s best respects to Mr . Cradock : when he asked him to - day , he quite
forgot ...
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| Title | Poetical Works |
| Author | Oliver Goldsmith |
| Publisher | Little, Brown, 1862 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 6 mär. 2009 |
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