Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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Page 47
... whilst the number of those in the Kasidah is unlimited ; and secondly , that in each distich of the Gazel , the sense must be complete and finished , whilst in the Kasidah , the sentiment is continued through successive lines . Of this ...
... whilst the number of those in the Kasidah is unlimited ; and secondly , that in each distich of the Gazel , the sense must be complete and finished , whilst in the Kasidah , the sentiment is continued through successive lines . Of this ...
Page 52
... whilst Jami preserves an equality throughout . I have not translated the ode of Hafez , " If that fair maid , " & c . * into Latin verse , as the sense is so unconnected : but a prose translation of it with notes , if you wish to have ...
... whilst Jami preserves an equality throughout . I have not translated the ode of Hafez , " If that fair maid , " & c . * into Latin verse , as the sense is so unconnected : but a prose translation of it with notes , if you wish to have ...
Page 67
... hath caught new pleasures , Whilst the landscape round it measures : Russet lawns , and fallows grey , Where the nibbling flocks do stray ; Mountains , Mountains , on whose barren breast , The lab'ring clouds SIR WILLIAM JONES . 67.
... hath caught new pleasures , Whilst the landscape round it measures : Russet lawns , and fallows grey , Where the nibbling flocks do stray ; Mountains , Mountains , on whose barren breast , The lab'ring clouds SIR WILLIAM JONES . 67.
Page 90
... ambition of being useful to his country . In the capacity of private tutor , his expectations were bounded by a narrow prospect , and his exertions circumscribed ; whilst in the profession of the law , he saw whilst 90 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE ...
... ambition of being useful to his country . In the capacity of private tutor , his expectations were bounded by a narrow prospect , and his exertions circumscribed ; whilst in the profession of the law , he saw whilst 90 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE ...
Page 91
John Shore Baron Teignmouth. whilst in the profession of the law , he saw an ample scope for the gratification of all his wishes ; and from his extensive knowledge , studious habits , and indefatigable industry , he had every reason to ...
John Shore Baron Teignmouth. whilst in the profession of the law , he saw an ample scope for the gratification of all his wishes ; and from his extensive knowledge , studious habits , and indefatigable industry , he had every reason to ...
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