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Page xxii
During some years , more tears were shed at comedies than at tragedies ; and a
pleasantry which moved the audience to any thing more than a grave smile , was
reprobated as low . It is not strange , therefore , that the very best scene in the ...
During some years , more tears were shed at comedies than at tragedies ; and a
pleasantry which moved the audience to any thing more than a grave smile , was
reprobated as low . It is not strange , therefore , that the very best scene in the ...
Page li
One of the party near us remarked that there was an offensive smell in the room ,
and thought it must proceed from some dog that was under the table ; but Mr .
Burke , with a smile , turned to me , and said , I rather fear it is from the beef -
steak ...
One of the party near us remarked that there was an offensive smell in the room ,
and thought it must proceed from some dog that was under the table ; but Mr .
Burke , with a smile , turned to me , and said , I rather fear it is from the beef -
steak ...
Page lxxxix
... and a smile upon his countenance , which was still partially red from the effects
of my petulance . I sulked and sobbed , and he fondled and soothed , till I began
to brighten . Goldsmith , who in regard to children was like the Village Preacher ...
... and a smile upon his countenance , which was still partially red from the effects
of my petulance . I sulked and sobbed , and he fondled and soothed , till I began
to brighten . Goldsmith , who in regard to children was like the Village Preacher ...
Page xc
... I pluck ' d his gown , to share the good man ' s smile ; ' a game at romps
constantly ensued , and we were always cordial friends and merry playfellows .
Our unequal companionship varied somewhat in point of sports as I grew older ,
but it ...
... I pluck ' d his gown , to share the good man ' s smile ; ' a game at romps
constantly ensued , and we were always cordial friends and merry playfellows .
Our unequal companionship varied somewhat in point of sports as I grew older ,
but it ...
Page xcvii
Thus died Oliver Goldsmith , in his chamber in the Temple , at a period of life
when his genius was yet in its vigour , and fortune seemed disposed to smile
upon him . I have heard Dr . Johnson relate with infinite humour the circumstance
of his ...
Thus died Oliver Goldsmith , in his chamber in the Temple , at a period of life
when his genius was yet in its vigour , and fortune seemed disposed to smile
upon him . I have heard Dr . Johnson relate with infinite humour the circumstance
of his ...
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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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