The American Tradition in Literature: Bradford to LincolnSculley Bradley, Richmond Croom Beatty, Eugene Hudson Long |
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I remembered that he never spoke but to answer ; that , though at intervals he had considerable time to himself , yet I had never seen him reading — no , not even a newspaper ; that for long periods he would stand looking out , at his ...
I remembered that he never spoke but to answer ; that , though at intervals he had considerable time to himself , yet I had never seen him reading — no , not even a newspaper ; that for long periods he would stand looking out , at his ...
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Across its antique portico Tall poplar - trees their shadows throw ; And from its station in the hall An ancient timepiece says to all ," Forever - never ! Never - forever ! " $ Half - way up the stairs it stands , And points and ...
Across its antique portico Tall poplar - trees their shadows throw ; And from its station in the hall An ancient timepiece says to all ," Forever - never ! Never - forever ! " $ Half - way up the stairs it stands , And points and ...
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Even as a miser counts his gold , Those hours the ancient timepiece told , - “ Forever - never ! Never - forever ! " From that chamber , clothed in white , The bride came forth on her wedding night ; There , in that silent room below ...
Even as a miser counts his gold , Those hours the ancient timepiece told , - “ Forever - never ! Never - forever ! " From that chamber , clothed in white , The bride came forth on her wedding night ; There , in that silent room below ...
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Contents
The Literature of the Colonies and the Revolution | 3 |
WILLIAM BRADFORD 15901657 | 14 |
ANNE BRADSTREET 1612?1672 | 32 |
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