The Life of Washington Irving, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1935 - 484 pages |
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Page 53
... present . But he had become the champion of this con- cept of literature , of escape through sentiment . " He has been a benefactor , " said Harriet Martineau , in 1837 , of Irving's influence upon Americans , " . by shedding some ...
... present . But he had become the champion of this con- cept of literature , of escape through sentiment . " He has been a benefactor , " said Harriet Martineau , in 1837 , of Irving's influence upon Americans , " . by shedding some ...
Page 198
... present , untrained.1o1 He must have measured his own preparation for his post with that of , say , Aston or Bulwer . He labored , too , under severe handicaps . One was geographical . His instructions were always late . Honesty plus ...
... present , untrained.1o1 He must have measured his own preparation for his post with that of , say , Aston or Bulwer . He labored , too , under severe handicaps . One was geographical . His instructions were always late . Honesty plus ...
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... present . But I have reached the alloted limit of existence - all beyond is special indulgence . As long as I can retain my present health and spirits I am happy to live , for I think my life is important to the happiness of others ...
... present . But I have reached the alloted limit of existence - all beyond is special indulgence . As long as I can retain my present health and spirits I am happy to live , for I think my life is important to the happiness of others ...
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REESTABLISHMENT IN AMERICA 18321837 | 27 |
CITIZEN OF THE REPUBLIC 18321837 | 48 |
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