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Pàgina 578
... ment of these resources , in the formation of his tale , and the collection and grouping of those incidents which illustrate the character and manners of the times . Having in this respect greatly surpassed any model that had been left ...
... ment of these resources , in the formation of his tale , and the collection and grouping of those incidents which illustrate the character and manners of the times . Having in this respect greatly surpassed any model that had been left ...
Pàgina 598
... to mention one passage of equal length , that exceeds the description of Constance before her judges . On this point , however , a pretty accurate judge- ment may be formed from the foregoing extracts , ( 598 Scott's Lady of the Lake .
... to mention one passage of equal length , that exceeds the description of Constance before her judges . On this point , however , a pretty accurate judge- ment may be formed from the foregoing extracts , ( 598 Scott's Lady of the Lake .
Pàgina 599
ment may be formed from the foregoing extracts , ( which , in tenderness to those who are not so extravagant as to spend two guineas for one poem , we have made unusually copious ) especially when it is added , that we have omitted as ...
ment may be formed from the foregoing extracts , ( which , in tenderness to those who are not so extravagant as to spend two guineas for one poem , we have made unusually copious ) especially when it is added , that we have omitted as ...
Pàgina 612
... ment and exertion of genius , to hide then as much as possible from his troubled fancy . The return of his master from his nuptial excursion , and his sudden removal from Kendal to York , which took place a few days . after the marriage ...
... ment and exertion of genius , to hide then as much as possible from his troubled fancy . The return of his master from his nuptial excursion , and his sudden removal from Kendal to York , which took place a few days . after the marriage ...
Pàgina 614
... that of simple astonish- ment ; and possesses not a trace of inspiration , or any of the deep workings and ghastly visions of the prophetic spirit . Romney's talent for composition was limited : he seldom suc- 614 Hayley's Life of Romney .
... that of simple astonish- ment ; and possesses not a trace of inspiration , or any of the deep workings and ghastly visions of the prophetic spirit . Romney's talent for composition was limited : he seldom suc- 614 Hayley's Life of Romney .
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Pàgina 581 - With head up-raised, and look intent, And eye and ear attentive bent, And locks flung back, and lips apart, Like monument of Grecian art, In listening mood, she seemed to stand The guardian Naiad of the strand.
Pàgina 593 - Then gleamed aloft his dagger bright! — — But hate and fury ill supplied The stream of life's exhausted tide, And all too late the advantage came, To turn the odds of deadly game; For, while the dagger gleamed on high, Reeled soul and sense, reeled brain and eye.
Pàgina 592 - But fear not — doubt not — which thou wilt— We try this quarrel hilt to hilt." — Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each...
Pàgina 914 - For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
Pàgina 591 - Like the loose crags, whose threatening mass Lay tottering o'er the hollow pass, As if an infant's touch' could urge Their headlong passage down the verge, With step and weapon forward flung, Upon the mountain-side they hung. The mountaineer cast glance of pride Along Benledi's living side, Then fixed his eye and sable brow Full on Fitz-James — " How sayst thou now ? These are Clan-Alpine's warriors true ; And, Saxon, I am Roderick Dhu...
Pàgina 593 - Fitz-James's throat he sprung ; Received, but recked not of a wound, And locked his arms his foeman round. Now, gallant Saxon, hold thine own ! No maiden's hand is round thee thrown ! That desperate grasp thy frame might feel Through bars of brass and triple steel ! They tug, they strain ! down, down they go, The Gael above, Fitz-James below.
Pàgina 933 - AMONG the deepest shades of night, Can there be one who sees my way ? Yes ; God is like a shining light, That turns the darkness into day. When every eye around me sleeps, May I not sin without control ? No ; for a constant watch he keeps On every thought of every soul.
Pàgina 582 - E'en the slight hare-bell raised its head, Elastic from her airy tread : What though upon her speech there hung The accents of the mountain tongue, Those silver sounds, so soft, so dear, The listener held his breath to hear.
Pàgina 580 - The antler'd monarch of the waste Sprung from his heathery couch in haste. But, ere his fleet career he took, The dew-drops from his flanks he shook ; like crested leader proud and high...
Pàgina 733 - The Church, like the Ark of Noah, is worth saving: not for the sake of the unclean beasts that almost filled it, and probably made most noise and clamour in it, but for the little corner of rationality, that was as much distressed by the stink within, as by the tempest without.