The literature of society, by Grace Wharton, Том 1 |
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... Ladies introduced into them . - Earl of Surrey ; his Birth ; his Early Training , and Residence at Windsor . Henry Fitzroy , Duke of Richmond . - The Friendship of Richmond and Surrey . — They Study together at Christ Church . - Death ...
... Ladies introduced into them . - Earl of Surrey ; his Birth ; his Early Training , and Residence at Windsor . Henry Fitzroy , Duke of Richmond . - The Friendship of Richmond and Surrey . — They Study together at Christ Church . - Death ...
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... Ladies introduced into them . - Earl of Surrey ; his Birth ; his Early Training , and Residence at Windsor . - Henry Fitzroy , Duke of Richmond . - The Friendship of Richmond and Surrey . - They Study together at Christ Church . - Death ...
... Ladies introduced into them . - Earl of Surrey ; his Birth ; his Early Training , and Residence at Windsor . - Henry Fitzroy , Duke of Richmond . - The Friendship of Richmond and Surrey . - They Study together at Christ Church . - Death ...
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... Lady Denham . - Death of Lady Denham . - Denham's Poems . - Lord Roscommon ; his Life and Works ; anecdote of his Generous Conduct . - His Marriage . - The Purity of his Verses . - Pope's Lines on him p . 227 xii CONTENTS . CHAPTER XII ...
... Lady Denham . - Death of Lady Denham . - Denham's Poems . - Lord Roscommon ; his Life and Works ; anecdote of his Generous Conduct . - His Marriage . - The Purity of his Verses . - Pope's Lines on him p . 227 xii CONTENTS . CHAPTER XII ...
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... Lady Sunderland . -John Dryden ; his Parentage . - The Character of his Relatives . - His Ode to Cromwell . - The Commencement of his Career P. 285 PRELIMINARY CHAPTER . WARTON'S OBSERVATION ON THE INTEREST ATTACHED TO.
... Lady Sunderland . -John Dryden ; his Parentage . - The Character of his Relatives . - His Ode to Cromwell . - The Commencement of his Career P. 285 PRELIMINARY CHAPTER . WARTON'S OBSERVATION ON THE INTEREST ATTACHED TO.
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... ladies of Cornwall , but those powerful chieftains who , under the title of Dukes of Cornwall , successively maintained their independence almost until the Norman Conquest . The shadow of this distinct principality is still exhibited in ...
... ladies of Cornwall , but those powerful chieftains who , under the title of Dukes of Cornwall , successively maintained their independence almost until the Norman Conquest . The shadow of this distinct principality is still exhibited in ...
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Страница 222 - For his religion, it was fit To match his learning and his wit : 'Twas Presbyterian true blue, For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant ; Such as do build their faith upon The holy text of pike and gun ; Decide all controversies by Infallible artillery ; And prove their doctrine orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks...
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Страница 284 - Stewart in this dress, with her hat cocked and a red plume, with her sweet eye, little Roman nose, and excellent taille, is now the greatest beauty I ever saw, I think, in my life; and, if ever woman can, do exceed my Lady Castlemaine, at least in this dress; nor do I wonder if the King changes, which I verily believe is the reason of his coldness to my Lady Castlemaine.
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Страница 42 - Tales the various manners and humours (as we now call them) of the whole English nation, in his age. Not a single character has escaped him. All his pilgrims are severally distinguished from each other; and not only in their inclinations, but in their very physiognomies and persons.
Страница 249 - I went out to Charing Cross to see Major-general Harrison hanged, drawn, and quartered ; which was done there, he looking as cheerful as any man could do in that condition.