The New Monthly Magazine, Volume 6E. Littell, 1823 |
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... pieces , the composer not unfrequently puts down his f's and p's quite arbitra- rily , merely to effect variety . You might often exchange the p's for the f's , and vice versa , without much detriment . Not so in vocal com- positions ...
... pieces , the composer not unfrequently puts down his f's and p's quite arbitra- rily , merely to effect variety . You might often exchange the p's for the f's , and vice versa , without much detriment . Not so in vocal com- positions ...
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... piece of Music , therefore , would seem to stand in the same relation to a noble and clas- sic composition , as a Dutch painting of grapes , carrots , and onions , to a Madonna and Child of Raphael . It is on these grounds , probably ...
... piece of Music , therefore , would seem to stand in the same relation to a noble and clas- sic composition , as a Dutch painting of grapes , carrots , and onions , to a Madonna and Child of Raphael . It is on these grounds , probably ...
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... piece : let us pass on to the next , where none play but those who will risk bank - notes or gold . Casting a passing glance at these comparatively humble gamesters , who were , however , all too deeply absorbed to move their eyes from ...
... piece : let us pass on to the next , where none play but those who will risk bank - notes or gold . Casting a passing glance at these comparatively humble gamesters , who were , however , all too deeply absorbed to move their eyes from ...
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... piece of gold , and let us begone . " " Let us at least wait till we have lost it , " he resumed ; " and in the mean time we will take our places at the table . " I felt that I blushed : as I sat down , and was about to 26 Rouge et Noir .
... piece of gold , and let us begone . " " Let us at least wait till we have lost it , " he resumed ; " and in the mean time we will take our places at the table . " I felt that I blushed : as I sat down , and was about to 26 Rouge et Noir .
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... pieces of silver for which Judas betrayed his master . " Her penetrat- ing head instantly saw the danger to which I had exposed myself , and her fond heart as quickly gave the alarm to her feelings ; but in a few seconds she threw her ...
... pieces of silver for which Judas betrayed his master . " Her penetrat- ing head instantly saw the danger to which I had exposed myself , and her fond heart as quickly gave the alarm to her feelings ; but in a few seconds she threw her ...
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Page 104 - After laying down my pen, I took several turns in a berceau, or covered walk of acacias, which commands a prospect of the country, the lake, and the mountains. The air was temperate, the sky was serene, the silver orb of the moon was reflected from the waters, and all nature was silent. I will not dissemble the first emotions of joy on the recovery of my freedom, and, perhaps, the establishment of my fame.
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Page 104 - But my pride was soon humbled, and a sober melancholy was spread over my mind, by the idea that I had taken an everlasting leave of an old and agreeable companion, and that whatsoever might be the future date of my History, the life of the historian must be short and precarious.
Page 38 - Ring out, ye crystal Spheres! Once bless our human ears (If ye have power to touch our senses so), And let your silver chime Move in melodious time; And let the base of Heaven's deep organ blow, And with your ninefold harmony Make up full consort to the angelic symphony.
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Page 258 - Such notes as, warbled to the string, Drew iron tears down Pluto's cheek, And made hell grant what love did seek. Or call up him that left half told The story of Cambuscan bold...
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Page 218 - Sheriff, at his return, told him, that since he was so ill prepared he should yet have two hours' respite ; so led him from the scaffold, without giving him any more comfort, and locked him into the great hall to walk with Prince Arthur. The Lord Grey, whose turn was next, was led to the scaffold by a troop of the young courtiers, and was supported on both sides by two of his best friends...
Page 507 - Solomon observes, to go to the house of mourning, than to the house of feasting.
Page 516 - Crime came not near him— she is not the child Of solitude; Health shrank not from him— for Her home is in the rarely trodden wild, Where if men seek her not, and death be more Their choice than life, forgive them, as beguiled By habit to what their own hearts abhor— In cities caged. The present case in point I Cite is, that Boon lived hunting up to ninety...