Epigrams and Literary FolliesW.P. Nimmo, 1868 - 127 strán (strany) |
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Strana 2
... notion , which but few contest , That in the way of wit , short things are best ; Then in good EPIGRAMS two virtues meet , For ' tis their glory to be short and sweet . SHA EPIGRAMS AND LITERARY FOLLIES . " A running banquet.
... notion , which but few contest , That in the way of wit , short things are best ; Then in good EPIGRAMS two virtues meet , For ' tis their glory to be short and sweet . SHA EPIGRAMS AND LITERARY FOLLIES . " A running banquet.
Strana 7
... things talking , Says Ralph , a merry wag , " An epigram , if smart and good , In all its circumstances should Be like a jelly - bag . " " Your simile , I own is true , But how wilt make it out ? " says Hugh . Quoth Ralph , " I'll tell ...
... things talking , Says Ralph , a merry wag , " An epigram , if smart and good , In all its circumstances should Be like a jelly - bag . " " Your simile , I own is true , But how wilt make it out ? " says Hugh . Quoth Ralph , " I'll tell ...
Strana 8
... things we see at once As easily as through a Naples bonnet- Trash of all trash ! -how can a lady don it ? Yet heavier far than your Petrarchan stuff- Owl - downy nonsense that the faintest puff Twirls into trunk - paper the while you ...
... things we see at once As easily as through a Naples bonnet- Trash of all trash ! -how can a lady don it ? Yet heavier far than your Petrarchan stuff- Owl - downy nonsense that the faintest puff Twirls into trunk - paper the while you ...
Strana 15
... thing , That they have none in heaven ? " They have , " says he , " Punch . no women there . " She quick returns the jest : " Women there are , but I'm afraid They cannot find a priest . " Dean Swift . AN OLD SAYING . There is a mistake ...
... thing , That they have none in heaven ? " They have , " says he , " Punch . no women there . " She quick returns the jest : " Women there are , but I'm afraid They cannot find a priest . " Dean Swift . AN OLD SAYING . There is a mistake ...
Strana 24
... thing , Nor ever did a wise one . DECLINED WITH THANKS . A correspondent , something new Rochester . Transmitting , sign'd himself " X. Q ... things as needs must come to light . AN UNFAVOURABLE TRIAL . " Nay , prithee , dear 24 EPIGRAMS AND.
... thing , Nor ever did a wise one . DECLINED WITH THANKS . A correspondent , something new Rochester . Transmitting , sign'd himself " X. Q ... things as needs must come to light . AN UNFAVOURABLE TRIAL . " Nay , prithee , dear 24 EPIGRAMS AND.
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