The Monthly Magazine, Or, British Register, 22. köideR. Phillips, 1836 |
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... things unbreath'd by lip of mine To human ear : -wilt listen ? As a child . Adrastus . Again ! that voice again ... thing accursed , A second son was born , to steal the love Which fate had else scarce rifled : he became My parent's ...
... things unbreath'd by lip of mine To human ear : -wilt listen ? As a child . Adrastus . Again ! that voice again ... thing accursed , A second son was born , to steal the love Which fate had else scarce rifled : he became My parent's ...
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... thing common , and long slips of gardens behind , with currant - bushes nailed against the walls , and the middle cut up into a great many little gravel walks and little flower beds , bordered with box ; and she was unreasonable enough ...
... thing common , and long slips of gardens behind , with currant - bushes nailed against the walls , and the middle cut up into a great many little gravel walks and little flower beds , bordered with box ; and she was unreasonable enough ...
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... thing , and understood by all the family that when he took possession of the manse of Kirkfillan she stood pledged to become his wife . When this event took place Ruth had about half completed her twenty - sixth year , and , as the ...
... thing , and understood by all the family that when he took possession of the manse of Kirkfillan she stood pledged to become his wife . When this event took place Ruth had about half completed her twenty - sixth year , and , as the ...
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... thing else , in the plenitude of my concern for Lavinia . “ Lavinia ! Lavinia ! my dear ! my angel ! what can be the matter ? " While in the act of addressing her in these terms of affectionate concern , and simultaneously grasping her ...
... thing else , in the plenitude of my concern for Lavinia . “ Lavinia ! Lavinia ! my dear ! my angel ! what can be the matter ? " While in the act of addressing her in these terms of affectionate concern , and simultaneously grasping her ...
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... thing that attracted my attention . I read as follows : - The " On Wednesday " ( the Paper was dated Friday ) , " On Wednes- day , an elopement extraordinary took place from Carlisle . The young lady had only returned the other day from ...
... thing that attracted my attention . I read as follows : - The " On Wednesday " ( the Paper was dated Friday ) , " On Wednes- day , an elopement extraordinary took place from Carlisle . The young lady had only returned the other day from ...
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Page 435 - Anon out of the earth a fabric huge Rose like an exhalation, with the sound Of dulcet symphonies and voices sweet, Built like a temple, where pilasters round Were set, and Doric pillars overlaid With golden architrave ; nor did there want Cornice or frieze, with bossy sculptures graven ; The roof was fretted gold.
Page 59 - Phoebus lifts his golden fire : The birds in vain their amorous descant join, Or cheerful fields resume their green attire. These ears, alas ! for other notes repine ; A different object do these eyes require ; My lonely anguish melts no heart but mine ; And in my breast the imperfect joys expire...
Page 59 - When I consider how my light is spent, E're half my days, in this dark world and wide, And that one Talent which is death to hide, Lodg'd with me useless, though my Soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker...
Page 58 - Come, Sleep, O Sleep, the certain knot of peace, The baiting-place of wit, the balm of woe, The poor man's wealth, the prisoner's release, The indifferent judge between the high and low!
Page 292 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Page 510 - The Sensual and the Dark rebel in vain, Slaves by their own compulsion! In mad game They burst their manacles and wear the name Of Freedom, graven on a heavier chain!
Page 121 - With many a weary step, and many a groan, Up the high hill he heaves a huge round stone; The huge round stone, resulting with a bound, Thunders impetuous down, and smokes along the ground.
Page 59 - The birds in vain their amorous descant join, Or cheerful fields resume their green attire: These ears alas! for other notes repine; A different object do these eyes require; My lonely anguish melts no heart but mine; And in my breast the imperfect joys expire; Yet Morning smiles the busy race to cheer, And new-born pleasure brings to happier men; The fields to all their wonted tribute bear; To warm their little loves the birds complain. I fruitless mourn to him that cannot hear And weep the more...
Page 292 - I'll look no more ; Lest my brain turn, and the deficient sight Topple down headlong.
Page 35 - Prithee no more. Argives ! I have a boon To crave of you ; — whene'er I shall rejoin In death the father from whose heart in...