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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... our consanguity , this was only to be effected by stratagem . All the world spoke of my un- happy cousin , as a beautiful young crea- ture condemned to the solitary tor- ture of pining away the most tempt- ing youth , 21.
... our consanguity , this was only to be effected by stratagem . All the world spoke of my un- happy cousin , as a beautiful young crea- ture condemned to the solitary tor- ture of pining away the most tempt- ing youth , 21.
Page 32
... all my cold philosophy found its passage to my inmost soul ; ..... " and then .... " we shall once more be happy . " . I blushed ; .... and such was my con- fusion , I could scarcely utter ..... - " But ....... Menecrates ! " " Be at 32.
... all my cold philosophy found its passage to my inmost soul ; ..... " and then .... " we shall once more be happy . " . I blushed ; .... and such was my con- fusion , I could scarcely utter ..... - " But ....... Menecrates ! " " Be at 32.
Page 78
... complacency and joy .... I was supremely happy in the distin- guished reception I met with ; and hope fancifully played about my ima- gination , till I drew prospects of bliss , exceeding all the most romantic views . that even the 78.
... complacency and joy .... I was supremely happy in the distin- guished reception I met with ; and hope fancifully played about my ima- gination , till I drew prospects of bliss , exceeding all the most romantic views . that even the 78.
Page 84
... happy , tranquil state , I fell asleep ..... the queen of dreams perching on my shoulder , and whispering visions to my ear pregnant with fanciful delight . When I awoke I found my mute attendant standing before me ....... He beckoned ...
... happy , tranquil state , I fell asleep ..... the queen of dreams perching on my shoulder , and whispering visions to my ear pregnant with fanciful delight . When I awoke I found my mute attendant standing before me ....... He beckoned ...
Page 101
... happy mind ? .... " You look pale ........ I tremble at the " change .... Ah , Proteus ! .... tell me , .... " wherefore didst thou omit last even- ing thy visit to the shrine ? ...... why ( 6 pass a sleepless night in wandering " about ...
... happy mind ? .... " You look pale ........ I tremble at the " change .... Ah , Proteus ! .... tell me , .... " wherefore didst thou omit last even- ing thy visit to the shrine ? ...... why ( 6 pass a sleepless night in wandering " about ...
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