Waverley, Or, 'tis Sixty Years Since: In Three Volumes, Volumen 1 |
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This process of feeling is so natural , that it may be observed even in children ,
who cannot endure that a nursery story should be repeated to them differently
from the manner in which it was first told . But without altering , in the slightest
degree ...
This process of feeling is so natural , that it may be observed even in children ,
who cannot endure that a nursery story should be repeated to them differently
from the manner in which it was first told . But without altering , in the slightest
degree ...
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I was , in kindness and pity , which was perhaps erroneous , however natural ,
permitted to select my subjects of study at my own pleasure , upon the same
principle that the humours of children are indulged to keep them out of mischief .
I was , in kindness and pity , which was perhaps erroneous , however natural ,
permitted to select my subjects of study at my own pleasure , upon the same
principle that the humours of children are indulged to keep them out of mischief .
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in and Pastimes of the People of England , » had rendered him familiar with all
the antiquarian lore necessary for the purpose of composing the projected
romance ; and although the manuscript bore the marks of hurry and incoherence
natural ...
in and Pastimes of the People of England , » had rendered him familiar with all
the antiquarian lore necessary for the purpose of composing the projected
romance ; and although the manuscript bore the marks of hurry and incoherence
natural ...
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... of concealing the author's name in the first instance , when the reception of
Waverley was doubtful , was natural enough , it is more difficult , it may be
thought , 10 account for the same desire for secrecy during the subsequent
editions , to the ...
... of concealing the author's name in the first instance , when the reception of
Waverley was doubtful , was natural enough , it is more difficult , it may be
thought , 10 account for the same desire for secrecy during the subsequent
editions , to the ...
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This risk was in some degree prevented by the mask which I wore ; and stores of
self - conceit were left to their natural course , without being enhanced by the
partiality of friends , or adulation of flatterers . If I am asked further reasons for the
...
This risk was in some degree prevented by the mask which I wore ; and stores of
self - conceit were left to their natural course , without being enhanced by the
partiality of friends , or adulation of flatterers . If I am asked further reasons for the
...
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