A Compendium of English Literature: Chronologically Arranged, from Sir John Mandeville to William Cowper : Consisting of Biographical Sketches of the Authors, Selections from Their Works, with Notes, Explanatory, Illustrative, and Directing to the Best Editions and to Various Criticisms : Designed as a Text-book for the Higher Classes in Schools and for Junior Classes in Colleges, as Well as for Private Reading |
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756 Writing upon Any Thing . . . . . . . . . . . 757 An Epistle in Rhyme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 758 Expects Lady Hesketh ... Providence of God in all Things . The Wounded
Spirit healed . . . . . . . . 738 True Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 738 The ...
756 Writing upon Any Thing . . . . . . . . . . . 757 An Epistle in Rhyme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 758 Expects Lady Hesketh ... Providence of God in all Things . The Wounded
Spirit healed . . . . . . . . 738 True Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 738 The ...
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Having therefore provided all things necessary for his journey , he departed from
his Countrey in the yeere of Christ 1322 ; and , as another Ulysses , returned
home , after the space of thirty - four yeeres , and was then knowen to a very fewe
.
Having therefore provided all things necessary for his journey , he departed from
his Countrey in the yeere of Christ 1322 ; and , as another Ulysses , returned
home , after the space of thirty - four yeeres , and was then knowen to a very fewe
.
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And aftre that , thei kutten his Mete , and putten it in his Mouthe : for he touchethe
no thing ne handlethe nought , but holdethe evere more his Hondes before him ,
upon the Table . For he hathe so longe Nayles , that he may take no thing , ne ...
And aftre that , thei kutten his Mete , and putten it in his Mouthe : for he touchethe
no thing ne handlethe nought , but holdethe evere more his Hondes before him ,
upon the Table . For he hathe so longe Nayles , that he may take no thing , ne ...
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It is in a style of poetical feeling uncommon not only in that but many subsequent
ages , and has been quoted with high praise by the most distinguished Scottish
historians and critics . “ A ! fredome is a nobill thing ! Fredome mayse man to haiff
...
It is in a style of poetical feeling uncommon not only in that but many subsequent
ages , and has been quoted with high praise by the most distinguished Scottish
historians and critics . “ A ! fredome is a nobill thing ! Fredome mayse man to haiff
...
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Froin the Tale of Melibeus we extract the following excellent remarks UPON
RICHES . In getting of your riches , and in using of ' em , ye shulen alway have
three things in your heart , that is to say , our Lord God , conscience , and good
name .
Froin the Tale of Melibeus we extract the following excellent remarks UPON
RICHES . In getting of your riches , and in using of ' em , ye shulen alway have
three things in your heart , that is to say , our Lord God , conscience , and good
name .
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| Title | A Compendium of English Literature: Chronologically Arranged, from Sir John Mandeville to William Cowper : Consisting of Biographical Sketches of the Authors, Selections from Their Works, with Notes, Explanatory, Illustrative, and Directing to the Best Editions and to Various Criticisms ... |
| Author | Charles Dexter Cleveland |
| Publisher | E.C. and J. Biddle, 1852 |
| Length | 776 pages |
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