Oliver GoldsmithH. Holt, 1935 - 326 pages |
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Page 48
... given her the other half - crown , for what she got would be of little use to her ? -However I soon arrived at the mansion of my affec- tionate friend , guarded by the vigilance of a huge mastiff , who flew at me , and would have torn ...
... given her the other half - crown , for what she got would be of little use to her ? -However I soon arrived at the mansion of my affec- tionate friend , guarded by the vigilance of a huge mastiff , who flew at me , and would have torn ...
Page 248
... given to a " History of England " in four volumes , which went rapidly on . But advances were asked and given , on both works ; Goldsmith worked fast , but he spent faster . Miss Hawkins , worthy daughter of Sir John , has a story to ...
... given to a " History of England " in four volumes , which went rapidly on . But advances were asked and given , on both works ; Goldsmith worked fast , but he spent faster . Miss Hawkins , worthy daughter of Sir John , has a story to ...
Page 277
... given as bad plays as mine . I am your friend and servant , OLIVER GOLDSMITH . Finally , the despairing author sent a copy of his play to Garrick , begging him to take it : then , " upon more mature deliberation and the advice of a ...
... given as bad plays as mine . I am your friend and servant , OLIVER GOLDSMITH . Finally , the despairing author sent a copy of his play to Garrick , begging him to take it : then , " upon more mature deliberation and the advice of a ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE I THE SCHOOLBOY I | 1 |
THE COLLEGIAN | 20 |
IN SEARCH OF A PROFESSION | 40 |
Copyright | |
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