Delphine, Volume 1J. Mawman, 1803 |
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Page xxi
... given to reason chills the imagination of the reader . In novels , in poetry , and in dramatic works , why do we condemn every thing which is not in harmony with recognized propor- tions , with the rules to which fiction is subject ? It ...
... given to reason chills the imagination of the reader . In novels , in poetry , and in dramatic works , why do we condemn every thing which is not in harmony with recognized propor- tions , with the rules to which fiction is subject ? It ...
Page xxii
... given it to the world had it not appeared.consistent with the views and manner of thinking I have developed . The letters I have collected in these volumes were written at the commencement of the Revolution . I have studied to retrench ...
... given it to the world had it not appeared.consistent with the views and manner of thinking I have developed . The letters I have collected in these volumes were written at the commencement of the Revolution . I have studied to retrench ...
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... given me that advantage , has , for its first object , to promote the happiness of those among whom I live ? You accuse me of not being so good a catholic as you are , and of paying too little regard to the arbitrary rules of society ...
... given me that advantage , has , for its first object , to promote the happiness of those among whom I live ? You accuse me of not being so good a catholic as you are , and of paying too little regard to the arbitrary rules of society ...
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... given me ! It provoked an answer , of which I soon repented . I am greatly afraid I have displeased you . " " In truth , I have scarcely read it , " said Mad . de Vernon . I disco- vered in it your goodness of heart and your errors of ...
... given me ! It provoked an answer , of which I soon repented . I am greatly afraid I have displeased you . " " In truth , I have scarcely read it , " said Mad . de Vernon . I disco- vered in it your goodness of heart and your errors of ...
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... given Matilda an education almost superstitious , and which is so little conformable to the vigour of your mind and the liberality of your opinions ? ” She instantly became serious , and said , “ This is a question you have often asked ...
... given Matilda an education almost superstitious , and which is so little conformable to the vigour of your mind and the liberality of your opinions ? ” She instantly became serious , and said , “ This is a question you have often asked ...
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