The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift, D.D., Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, Volumen 1J. Johnson, J. Nichols, R. Baldwin, Otridge and Son, J. Sewell, F. and C. Rivington, T. Payne, R. Faulder, G. and J. Robinson, R. Lea, J. Nunn, W. Cuthell, T. Egerton, ... [and 12 others], 1801 |
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... desire to fix him in their party . Nor was this hard to be accomplished : Swift had long in his own mind been of their side ; and he only waited for such a favourable juncture as now offered to declare himself . Mr. Harley's uncom- mon ...
... desire to fix him in their party . Nor was this hard to be accomplished : Swift had long in his own mind been of their side ; and he only waited for such a favourable juncture as now offered to declare himself . Mr. Harley's uncom- mon ...
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... . Harley , either in desire of culti- vating Swift's acquaintance , or in address , which the following extract from his Journal will sufficiently show . November G 2 November 11 , 1710 . " I DINED to day OF DOCTOR SWIFT . 65.
... . Harley , either in desire of culti- vating Swift's acquaintance , or in address , which the following extract from his Journal will sufficiently show . November G 2 November 11 , 1710 . " I DINED to day OF DOCTOR SWIFT . 65.
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... desire at leisure some of your grace's thoughts on this matter . " As the time of the parliament's meeting ap- proached , which was to decide the fate of the par- ties , Swift applied himself closely to the finishing of a work , from ...
... desire at leisure some of your grace's thoughts on this matter . " As the time of the parliament's meeting ap- proached , which was to decide the fate of the par- ties , Swift applied himself closely to the finishing of a work , from ...
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... desire . " c 60 There was no opportunity however of trying what effect this piece would have had , as the death of the queen , soon after it went to press , put a stop to the publication . This event also put an end to all Swift's noble ...
... desire . " c 60 There was no opportunity however of trying what effect this piece would have had , as the death of the queen , soon after it went to press , put a stop to the publication . This event also put an end to all Swift's noble ...
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... desire of serving himself was one of the last motives which engaged him to enter so deeply into the political system at that time . No ; he was actuated by a nobier principle , a true spirit of patriotism . He saw now a fair opening for ...
... desire of serving himself was one of the last motives which engaged him to enter so deeply into the political system at that time . No ; he was actuated by a nobier principle , a true spirit of patriotism . He saw now a fair opening for ...
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Página 319 - But what success Vanessa met Is to the world a secret yet. Whether the nymph, to please her swain, Talks in a high romantic strain; Or whether he at last descends To act with less seraphic ends ; Or, to compound the business, whether They temper love and books together ; Must never to mankind be told, Nor shall the conscious Muse unfold.
Página 495 - That's very strange ; but. if you had not supped, I must have got something for you. Let me see, what should' I have had ? A couple of lobsters; ay, that would have done very •well; two shillings; tarts, a shilling; but you will drink a glass of wine with me, though you supped so much before your usual time only to spare my pocket ?' ' No, we had rather talk with you than drink with you.
Página 43 - than I can say; I never remember any weather that was not too hot, or too cold; too wet, or too dry; but, however God Almighty contrives it, at the end of the year 'tis all very well.
Página 282 - A father, and the nymph his child. That innocent delight he took To see the virgin mind her book, Was but the master's secret joy In school to hear the finest boy.
Página 310 - Sometimes you strike me with that prodigious awe I tremble with fear; at other times a charming compassion shines through your countenance, which revives my soul.
Página 295 - Love why do we one passion call, When 'tis a compound of them all ? Where hot and cold, where sharp and sweet, In all their equipages meet; Where pleasures mix'd with pains appear, Sorrow with joy, and hope with fear; Wherein his dignity and age Forbid Cadenus to engage.
Página 161 - I have not tired you tete-d-tete, fling away so much time upon one who loves you. And I believe, in the mass of souls, ours were placed near each other. I send you an imitation of Dryden, as I went to Kensington : To serve with love, And shed your blood, Approved is above. But here below, Th' examples show, 'Tis fatal to be good.
Página 294 - By magic spells the harmless maid : And every beau would have his jokes, That scholars were like other folks ; And when Platonic flights were over. The tutor turn'da mortal lover ! So tender of the young and fair ! It show'da true paternal care — Five thousand guineas in her purse ! The doctor might have fancy'd worse.
Página 326 - A sweetness above all perfumes : From whence a cleanliness remains Incapable of outward stains : From whence that decency of mind, So lovely in the female kind, Where not one careless thought intrudes, Less' modest than the speech of prudes ; Where never blush was call'd in aid, That spurious virtue in a maid, A virtue but at second-hand ; They blush because they understand.
Página 74 - We are plagued here with an October club ; that is, a set of above a hundred parliamentmen of the country, who drink October beer at home, and meet every evening at a tavern near the parliament, to consult affairs, and drive things on to extremes against the whigs, to call the old ministry to account, and get off five or six heads.