The English Metropolis, Or, London in the Year 1820: Containing Satirical Strictures on Public Manners, Morals, and Amusements ; a Young Gentleman's Adventures ; and Characteristic Anecdotes of Several Eminent Individuals who Now Figure in this Great Theatre of Temporary ExhibitionBarnard and Farley, 1820 - 320 страници |
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... continued Edmund , looking down- ward , " the tomb - stone of Samuel Johnson be- neath my feet ! There lies all that could perish of the Christian moralist , the elegant monitor , and the virtuous citizen ; while his works daily ...
... continued Edmund , looking down- ward , " the tomb - stone of Samuel Johnson be- neath my feet ! There lies all that could perish of the Christian moralist , the elegant monitor , and the virtuous citizen ; while his works daily ...
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... continued the Baron with an air of superiority and triumph , 66 66 66 our own family of the Spitzbergs , which is not quite so ancient as that of the Emperor of Aus- tria , can trace its pedigree up to Noah ; our crest is the dove with ...
... continued the Baron with an air of superiority and triumph , 66 66 66 our own family of the Spitzbergs , which is not quite so ancient as that of the Emperor of Aus- tria , can trace its pedigree up to Noah ; our crest is the dove with ...
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... continued Mr. Wright , " and shall now leave my English Telemachus under the guidance of his Irish Mentor . " The gentlemen laughed at the classical simile of their friend , with whom they now parted , and proceeded to Mr. Brown- low's ...
... continued Mr. Wright , " and shall now leave my English Telemachus under the guidance of his Irish Mentor . " The gentlemen laughed at the classical simile of their friend , with whom they now parted , and proceeded to Mr. Brown- low's ...
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... I must be the sorceress , " replied the lady , laugh- ing . " I grant , " continued she , with a more se- rious air , and a look of apprehension , " that my 1 conduct has somewhat of levity in it , but what OR , LONDON IN 1820 . 117.
... I must be the sorceress , " replied the lady , laugh- ing . " I grant , " continued she , with a more se- rious air , and a look of apprehension , " that my 1 conduct has somewhat of levity in it , but what OR , LONDON IN 1820 . 117.
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... - man . " Edmund continued silent , reflecting on his own presumption , and the condescension , if not imprudence of the young lady , who now sat ; before him in evident confusion and distress but like 118 THE ENGLISH METROPOLIS ;
... - man . " Edmund continued silent , reflecting on his own presumption , and the condescension , if not imprudence of the young lady , who now sat ; before him in evident confusion and distress but like 118 THE ENGLISH METROPOLIS ;
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Страница 132 - A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain. And drinking largely sobers us again.
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Страница 235 - O most pernicious woman! 0 villain, villain, smiling, damned villain! My tables, — meet it is I set it down, That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain; At least I'm sure it may be so in Denmark. — [Writing. So, uncle, there you are. — Now to my word; It is "Adieu, adieu! remember me,
Страница 290 - If men of wit, who think fit to write for the stage, instead of this pitiful way of giving delight, would turn their thoughts upon raising it from such good natural impulses as are in the audience, but are choked up by vice and luxury, they would not only please, but befriend us at the same time.
Страница 285 - ... less than Cato's sword. Britons attend: be worth like this approv'd, And show you have the virtue to be mov'd. With honest scorn the first fam'd Cato view'd Rome learning arts from Greece, whom she subdu'd. Our scene precariously subsists too long On French translation and Italian song: Dare to have sense yourselves, assert the stage, Be justly...