Journal of a Voyage to LisbonCambridge University Press, 1913 - 116 páginas |
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... means for one year of magnificent splendour , to be followed shortly by " decent lodgings with tolerable comfort ; some- times in a garret without necessaries . " At the age of thirty Fielding essayed a new profession and entered the ...
... means for one year of magnificent splendour , to be followed shortly by " decent lodgings with tolerable comfort ; some- times in a garret without necessaries . " At the age of thirty Fielding essayed a new profession and entered the ...
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... means the measure of its greatness . Fielding draws his characters from first - hand knowledge , and his wit , says Thackeray , " lightens up a rascal like a police- man's lantern . " With equal skill and sureness of touch he paints the ...
... means the measure of its greatness . Fielding draws his characters from first - hand knowledge , and his wit , says Thackeray , " lightens up a rascal like a police- man's lantern . " With equal skill and sureness of touch he paints the ...
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... means expended , and Fielding succeeded , where so many who called him master failed , in describing without triviality or insipidity a heroine whose chief charm is her limitless forgiveness and who knew no ambitions beyond the reward ...
... means expended , and Fielding succeeded , where so many who called him master failed , in describing without triviality or insipidity a heroine whose chief charm is her limitless forgiveness and who knew no ambitions beyond the reward ...
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... mean mind ; he admires with all his heart good and virtuous men , stoops to no flattery , bears no rancour , disdains all disloyal acts , does his public duty uprightly , is fondly loved by his family , and dies at his work . " J. H. L. ...
... mean mind ; he admires with all his heart good and virtuous men , stoops to no flattery , bears no rancour , disdains all disloyal acts , does his public duty uprightly , is fondly loved by his family , and dies at his work . " J. H. L. ...
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... mean that only of such as have had good sense enough to apply their peregrinations to a proper use , so as to acquire from them a real and valuable knowledge of men and things ; both which are best known by com- parison . If the customs ...
... mean that only of such as have had good sense enough to apply their peregrinations to a proper use , so as to acquire from them a real and valuable knowledge of men and things ; both which are best known by com- parison . If the customs ...
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