The Miscellaneous Works of Oliver Goldsmith, with an Account of His Life and Writings, Volume 1A. and W. Galignani, 1825 |
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Page iii
... writer's characters . They are generally composed of scattered , though accordant traits , observed in various in- dividuals , which have been seized upon with the discriminating tact of genius and combined into one harmonious whole ...
... writer's characters . They are generally composed of scattered , though accordant traits , observed in various in- dividuals , which have been seized upon with the discriminating tact of genius and combined into one harmonious whole ...
Page xvii
... I embarked , and in nine days , thank my God , I arrived safe at Rotterdam , whence I travelled by land to Leyden , and whence I now write . » VOL I. B He proceeds in the same letter to amuse his friends OF DR GOLDSMITH . xvii.
... I embarked , and in nine days , thank my God , I arrived safe at Rotterdam , whence I travelled by land to Leyden , and whence I now write . » VOL I. B He proceeds in the same letter to amuse his friends OF DR GOLDSMITH . xvii.
Page xxx
... write , no doubt you imagine I starve ; and the name of an author naturally reminds you of a garret . In this particular I do not think proper to un- deceive my friends . But whether I eat or starve ; live in a first floor , or four ...
... write , no doubt you imagine I starve ; and the name of an author naturally reminds you of a garret . In this particular I do not think proper to un- deceive my friends . But whether I eat or starve ; live in a first floor , or four ...
Page xxxv
... write when I please ; for you see say what I please , and am only thinking aloud when writing to you . I suppose you have heard of my intention of going to the East Indies . The place of my destination is one of the factories on the ...
... write when I please ; for you see say what I please , and am only thinking aloud when writing to you . I suppose you have heard of my intention of going to the East Indies . The place of my destination is one of the factories on the ...
Page xxxvi
... writes for bread , though Swift and Steele did so in the earliest part of their lives . You imagine , I suppose ... writer , who has abilities to translate a French novel , that does not keep better company , wear finer clothes , and ...
... writes for bread , though Swift and Steele did so in the earliest part of their lives . You imagine , I suppose ... writer , who has abilities to translate a French novel , that does not keep better company , wear finer clothes , and ...
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