National Review, Volume 16Robert Theobold, 1863 |
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... least two millions . Here , then , we have this vast body of people , of all ages , summoned to start , according to the story , at a moment's notice , and actually started , not one being left behind , together with all their ...
... least two millions . Here , then , we have this vast body of people , of all ages , summoned to start , according to the story , at a moment's notice , and actually started , not one being left behind , together with all their ...
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... least a speaking acquaint- ance . The disappointment of Sir Peregrine , the boyish love of his grandson , the conceited transcendentalism of Lucius Mason , the undeserved prosperity of Graham , the matrimonial troubles of the Furnival ...
... least a speaking acquaint- ance . The disappointment of Sir Peregrine , the boyish love of his grandson , the conceited transcendentalism of Lucius Mason , the undeserved prosperity of Graham , the matrimonial troubles of the Furnival ...
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... least pretence at real thoughtfulness , to support it . Contrast Mr. Trollope in this respect with such a writer as the author of Guy Living- ston , his superior certainly in melodramatic conception , in vivid scene - painting ...
... least pretence at real thoughtfulness , to support it . Contrast Mr. Trollope in this respect with such a writer as the author of Guy Living- ston , his superior certainly in melodramatic conception , in vivid scene - painting ...
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... by implying conversations , feelings , and expressions which he does not choose precisely to delineate . It is precisely these that we want to have , if we are to care in the least about the characters of the tale , and in 32 Orley Farm .
... by implying conversations , feelings , and expressions which he does not choose precisely to delineate . It is precisely these that we want to have , if we are to care in the least about the characters of the tale , and in 32 Orley Farm .
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least about the characters of the tale , and in their absence we feel a void exactly proportionate to the interest previously ex- cited . Take , for instance , the case of Lady Mason : nothing could be more exciting than the position ...
least about the characters of the tale , and in their absence we feel a void exactly proportionate to the interest previously ex- cited . Take , for instance , the case of Lady Mason : nothing could be more exciting than the position ...
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Page 64 - We look before and after, And pine for what is not: Our sincerest laughter With some pain is fraught; Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.
Page 468 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part: but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 481 - That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, And shall perform all my pleasure: Even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; And to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.
Page 64 - Higher still and higher From the earth thou springest Like a cloud of fire ; The blue deep thou wingest, And singing still dost soar, and soaring ever singest. In the golden lightning Of the sunken sun, O'er which clouds are bright'ning, Thou dost float and run, Like an unbodied joy whose race is just begun.
Page 70 - I vowed that I would dedicate my powers To thee and thine — have I not kept the vow ? With beating heart and streaming eyes, even now I call the phantoms of a thousand hours Each from his voiceless grave : they have in visioned bowers...
Page 80 - Life of Life, thy lips enkindle With their love the breath between them; And thy smiles before they dwindle Make the cold air fire; then screen them In those looks, where whoso gazes Faints, entangled in their mazes.
Page 70 - While yet a boy I sought for ghosts, and sped Through many a listening chamber, cave, and ruin, And starlight wood, with fearful steps pursuing Hopes of high talk with the departed dead.
Page 65 - To the last point of vision, and beyond, Mount, daring warbler! that love-prompted strain (Twixt thee and thine a never-failing bond) Thrills not the less the bosom of the plain: Yet might'st thou seem, proud privilege! to sing All independent of the leafy spring.
Page 81 - To cold oblivion ; though it is in the code Of modern morals, and the beaten road Which those poor slaves with weary footsteps tread Who travel to their home among the dead By the broad highway of the world, and so With one chained friend, perhaps a jealous foe, . The dreariest and the longest journey go.