Confessions in Elysium: Or, The Adventures of a Platonic Philosopher; Taken from the German of C. M. Wieland, Volume 1J. Bell, 1804 |
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... Lamia * , who , to ensnare Menippus , assumed the form of a beautiful virgin ........... erected a splendid palace ; ...... and otherwise disposed appearances to seduce his youth ............ But , the wedding day being appointed ...
... Lamia * , who , to ensnare Menippus , assumed the form of a beautiful virgin ........... erected a splendid palace ; ...... and otherwise disposed appearances to seduce his youth ............ But , the wedding day being appointed ...
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... Lamia , " and drew the picture so feelingly , " that the poor affrighted creature " stared wildly around her , doubtful " whether she was not really what " he had painted her . " Then grasping me by the arm , " with an air of authority ...
... Lamia , " and drew the picture so feelingly , " that the poor affrighted creature " stared wildly around her , doubtful " whether she was not really what " he had painted her . " Then grasping me by the arm , " with an air of authority ...
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... Lamia , who fondled ..... flattered ..... and fattened me for her own vitiated palate . But ...... when arrayed in all the charms of grace and loveliness .... she would approach me with the golden goblet ..... embalmed with the roseate ...
... Lamia , who fondled ..... flattered ..... and fattened me for her own vitiated palate . But ...... when arrayed in all the charms of grace and loveliness .... she would approach me with the golden goblet ..... embalmed with the roseate ...
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