Memoirs of the Life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Volume 1A. and W. Galignani, 1825 - 543 pages |
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... already so distinguished , I am indebted for the chief part of the materials upon which the following Memoirs of his father are founded . I have to thank him , not only for this mark of confidence , but for the deli- cacy with which ...
... already so distinguished , I am indebted for the chief part of the materials upon which the following Memoirs of his father are founded . I have to thank him , not only for this mark of confidence , but for the deli- cacy with which ...
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... already distinguished himself— and , in conjunction with his friend Halhed , had translated the seventh Idyl , and many of the lesser poems of Theocritus . This literary partnership was re- sumed soon after their departure from Harrow ...
... already distinguished himself— and , in conjunction with his friend Halhed , had translated the seventh Idyl , and many of the lesser poems of Theocritus . This literary partnership was re- sumed soon after their departure from Harrow ...
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... already engaged a publisher of established reputation to undertake it for the account of the authors . But I am to indemnify him in case it should not sell , and to advance part of the first expense , all which I can do without applying ...
... already engaged a publisher of established reputation to undertake it for the account of the authors . But I am to indemnify him in case it should not sell , and to advance part of the first expense , all which I can do without applying ...
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... already stated , was the only fruit of their literary alliance that ever arrived at sufficient maturity for publication . In Novem- ber , 1770 , Halhed had completed and forwarded to Bath his share of the work , and in the follow- ing ...
... already stated , was the only fruit of their literary alliance that ever arrived at sufficient maturity for publication . In Novem- ber , 1770 , Halhed had completed and forwarded to Bath his share of the work , and in the follow- ing ...
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... from one of Halhed's letters that this impatient ally was already counting upon the spolia opima of the campaign , before Sheridan had fairly brought his Greek grammar into the field . The great object of the former was a 36 MEMOIRS OF.
... from one of Halhed's letters that this impatient ally was already counting upon the spolia opima of the campaign , before Sheridan had fairly brought his Greek grammar into the field . The great object of the former was a 36 MEMOIRS OF.
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Page 241 - Pity it is, that the momentary beauties flowing from an harmonious elocution, cannot like those of poetry be their own record! That the animated graces of the player can live no longer than the instant breath and motion that presents them; or at best can but faintly glimmer through the memory, or imperfect attestation of a few surviving spectators.
Page 194 - Well, I'll not debate how far scandal may be allowable ; but in a man, I am sure, it is always contemptible. We...
Page 302 - When he makes his jokes, you applaud the accuracy of his memory, and 'tis only when he states his facts that you admire the flights of his imagination.
Page 158 - Cheeks of rose, untouched by art ? I will own the colour true, When yielding blushes aid their hue. Is her hand so soft and pure ? I must press it, to be sure; Nor can I be certain then, Till it, grateful, press again. Must I, with attentive eye, Watch her heaving bosom sigh ? I will do so, when I see That heaving bosom sigh for me.
Page 236 - That's very true, indeed, Sir. Peter; and after having married you, I should never pretend to taste again, I allow...
Page 157 - I ne'er could any lustre see In eyes that would not look on me ; I ne'er saw nectar on a lip, But where my own did hope to sip.
Page 413 - the most astonishing effort of eloquence, argument, and wit united, of which there was any record or tradition." Fox said, " all that he had ever heard, all that he had ever read, when compared with it, dwindled into nothing, and vanished like vapour before the sun.
Page 232 - I don't say the sun shines all the day ; but, that he peeps now and then. Yet he does shine all the day, too, you know, though we don't see him.
Page 129 - Faulkland, you have not been more faulty in your unkind treatment of me than I am now in wanting inclination to resent it. As my heart honestly bids me place...
Page 250 - I can tell you it is not always so safe to leave a play in the hands of those who write themselves. SNEER. What, they may steal from them, hey, my dear Plagiary ? SIR FRET.