The British Poets: Including Translations ...C. Whittingham, 1822 |
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Pagina 7
... whole process of his education . In 1683 , in the beginning of his twelfth year , his father , being made dean of Lich- field , naturally carried his family to his new resi- dence , and , I believe , placed him for some time , probably ...
... whole process of his education . In 1683 , in the beginning of his twelfth year , his father , being made dean of Lich- field , naturally carried his family to his new resi- dence , and , I believe , placed him for some time , probably ...
Pagina 8
... whole operation , as he said , was planned and conducted by Addison . To judge better of the probability of this story , I have enquired when he was sent to the Chartreux ; but , as he was not one of those who enjoyed the Founder's ...
... whole operation , as he said , was planned and conducted by Addison . To judge better of the probability of this story , I have enquired when he was sent to the Chartreux ; but , as he was not one of those who enjoyed the Founder's ...
Pagina 22
... whole nation was at that time on fire with faction . The Whigs applauded every line in which Liberty was men- tioned , as a satire on the Tories ; and the Tories echoed every clap , to show that the satire was un- felt . The story of ...
... whole nation was at that time on fire with faction . The Whigs applauded every line in which Liberty was men- tioned , as a satire on the Tories ; and the Tories echoed every clap , to show that the satire was un- felt . The story of ...
Pagina 23
... whole ex- hibition behind the scenes with restless and unap- peasable solicitude . When it was printed , notice was given that the Queen would be pleased if it was dedicated to her ; “ but , as he had designed that compliment else ...
... whole ex- hibition behind the scenes with restless and unap- peasable solicitude . When it was printed , notice was given that the Queen would be pleased if it was dedicated to her ; “ but , as he had designed that compliment else ...
Pagina 24
... whole ac- tion , that it cannot easily be thought extrinsic and adventitious ; for , if it were taken away , what would be left ? or how were the four acts filled in the first draught ? At the publication , the wits seemed proud to pay ...
... whole ac- tion , that it cannot easily be thought extrinsic and adventitious ; for , if it were taken away , what would be left ? or how were the four acts filled in the first draught ? At the publication , the wits seemed proud to pay ...
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Parole e frasi comuni
Addison admired ÆNeid Aëre æther amidst ancient apple arms atque behold Blenheim bless'd blood boast Britannia's British Britons Cato charms Chevy Chase Cider Danube death delight dire dreadful eyes fame fate fear fields fierce fight fire flow force friends fruits fuci Gallic Gaul genius Georgics gods grace ground hand heart Heaven hero hive immortal ingens JOSEPH ADDISON Juba juice kings labours Lord lord Halifax Marlborough mighty mœnia Muse native numbers nunc o'er omne Ovid Philips pleased poem poet poetical poetry Pope praise prince quæ rage reader reign rise scenes Sempronius shades shine shore sing smiles soil song soul sound Spectator Splendid Shilling Steele storms streams superbit sweet sword Syphax taste Tatler thee thou thought Thrice throne thunder Tickell tion toils turba verse vestigia Virgil virtue Whig Whilst winds wine wings write
Brani popolari
Pagina 105 - Soon as the evening shades prevail, The Moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly, to the listening Earth, Repeats the story of her birth : Whilst all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets, in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole.
Pagina 106 - When all Thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise.
Pagina 107 - In midst of dangers, fears, and death, Thy goodness I'll adore, And praise thee for thy mercies past, And humbly hope for more. My life, if thou preserv'st my life, Thy sacrifice shall be ; And death, if death must be my doom, Shall join my soul to thee.
Pagina 106 - HOW are thy servants blest, O Lord, How sure is their defence ! Eternal wisdom is their guide, Their help, omnipotence.
Pagina 30 - Button had been a servant in the Countess of Warwick's family, who, under the patronage of Addison, kept a coffee-house on the south side of Russell Street, about two doors from Covent Garden. Here it was that the wits of that time used to assemble.
Pagina 107 - O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear, I see my Maker, face to face ; O, how shall I appear . 2 If yet, while pardon may be found, And mercy may be sought, My heart with inward horror shrinks, And trembles at the thought ; 3 When thou, O Lord, shalt stand disclosed In majesty severe, And sit in judgment on my soul, O, how shall I appear...
Pagina 85 - Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage. So when an angel, by divine command, With rising tempests shakes a guilty land (Such as of late o'er pale Britannia passed), Calm and serene he drives the furious blast; And pleased the Almighty's orders to perform, Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm.
Pagina 106 - Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ ; Nor is the least a cheerful heart That tastes those gifts with joy.
Pagina 93 - Where western gales eternally reside, And all the Seasons lavish all their pride ; Blossoms, and fruits, and flowers, together rise, And the whole year in gay confusion lies.
Pagina 56 - All the enchantment of fancy and all the cogency of argument are employed to recommend to the reader his real interest, the care of pleasing the Author of his being.