Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Correspondence, of Sir William Jones |
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Page 31
... leave . Of all our trees , the hated boughs Of cypress shall alone diffuse Their fragrance o'er our grave . To others shall we then resign The num'rous casks of sparkling wine , Which , frugal , now we store ; With them a more deserving ...
... leave . Of all our trees , the hated boughs Of cypress shall alone diffuse Their fragrance o'er our grave . To others shall we then resign The num'rous casks of sparkling wine , Which , frugal , now we store ; With them a more deserving ...
Page 46
... leave England . I hear , with pleasure , that you have undertaken to publish a Treatise on Oriental Prosody . As I am convinced that you will perform this task most ably and successfully , I anticipate with satisfaction the ...
... leave England . I hear , with pleasure , that you have undertaken to publish a Treatise on Oriental Prosody . As I am convinced that you will perform this task most ably and successfully , I anticipate with satisfaction the ...
Page 47
... leave England , assuring you , with truth , that I consider the honour of your acquaintance among the greatest advantages attend- ing my visit to this country . SIR , I am , & c ...... * C . Reviczki to Mr. Jones , London , Feb. 24 ...
... leave England , assuring you , with truth , that I consider the honour of your acquaintance among the greatest advantages attend- ing my visit to this country . SIR , I am , & c ...... * C . Reviczki to Mr. Jones , London , Feb. 24 ...
Page 63
... leave great impressions " on the mind ; and the latter has too great a sameness " in the turn of the sentences , and abounds with too many affected words . " I have also given my favourite Petrarch a second " reading , and was so much ...
... leave great impressions " on the mind ; and the latter has too great a sameness " in the turn of the sentences , and abounds with too many affected words . " I have also given my favourite Petrarch a second " reading , and was so much ...
Page 76
... leave this town about the middle of the month . My proposed Italian expedition is deferred to a future period . Farewel , my Charles , and remember me , as I do you . After my return to England , I will write to you frequently , and my ...
... leave this town about the middle of the month . My proposed Italian expedition is deferred to a future period . Farewel , my Charles , and remember me , as I do you . After my return to England , I will write to you frequently , and my ...
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