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 xxv
... taken a medical degree , but upon what authority is not ascer- tained . While resident at Padua he was assisted , it is believed , by remittances from his uncle Contarine , who , however , un- fortunately died about that time . ' In ...
... taken a medical degree , but upon what authority is not ascer- tained . While resident at Padua he was assisted , it is believed , by remittances from his uncle Contarine , who , however , un- fortunately died about that time . ' In ...
Page xxxvii
... taken no small pride to myself , and whispered all that I could come near , that this was my cousin . Instead of this , it seems you are contented to be merely a happy man ; to be esteemed only by your acquaintance ; to cultivate your ...
... taken no small pride to myself , and whispered all that I could come near , that this was my cousin . Instead of this , it seems you are contented to be merely a happy man ; to be esteemed only by your acquaintance ; to cultivate your ...
Page xlii
... he smoked the patient . man , Then pull'd his breeches tight , and thus began , etc. « All this is taken , you see , from nature . It is a good remark of Montaigne's , that the wisest men often have friends xlii LIFE AND WRITINGS.
... he smoked the patient . man , Then pull'd his breeches tight , and thus began , etc. « All this is taken , you see , from nature . It is a good remark of Montaigne's , that the wisest men often have friends xlii LIFE AND WRITINGS.
Page xliv
... taken place till after the publication of his << Inquiry >> in 1759. At that time he had lodgings in Green - Arbour Court , Old Bailey ; and , that he must have occupied them rather on principles of economy than from the excellence of ...
... taken place till after the publication of his << Inquiry >> in 1759. At that time he had lodgings in Green - Arbour Court , Old Bailey ; and , that he must have occupied them rather on principles of economy than from the excellence of ...
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... taken up the places in the temple of Fame , and as few at any period can possess poetical reputation , a man of genius can now hardly acquire it . » And in the same querulous tone of despondency he addresses his brother , in the ...
... taken up the places in the temple of Fame , and as few at any period can possess poetical reputation , a man of genius can now hardly acquire it . » And in the same querulous tone of despondency he addresses his brother , in the ...
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