The works of Robert Burns; with an account of his life, and a criticism on his writings. To which are prefixed, some observations on the character and condition of the Scottish peasantry. As ed. by J. Currie, Τεύχος 673,Τόμος 41816 |
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... altered , ........................ ..38 blast reas blazen , " and XIX . Mr B. to Mr T. Origin of " The XX . Mr T. to Mr B XXI . Meg o ' the Mill , " 40 Voice of Coila - Criticism— Lass o ' Patie's Mill , ” .................. .44 .
... altered , ........................ ..38 blast reas blazen , " and XIX . Mr B. to Mr T. Origin of " The XX . Mr T. to Mr B XXI . Meg o ' the Mill , " 40 Voice of Coila - Criticism— Lass o ' Patie's Mill , ” .................. .44 .
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... altered 148 245 Flow gently , sweet Afton , among thy green braes 239 - 188 274 227 71 35 39 - Here is the glen , and here the bower 115 Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear 199 Here where the Scottish Muse immortal lives 116 Here Holy ...
... altered 148 245 Flow gently , sweet Afton , among thy green braes 239 - 188 274 227 71 35 39 - Here is the glen , and here the bower 115 Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear 199 Here where the Scottish Muse immortal lives 116 Here Holy ...
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... alter- ation that may occur to me . You know ' tis in the way of my trade ; still leaving you , gentlemen , the undoubted right of publishers , to approve , or reject , at your pleasure , for your own publication . Apro- pos ! if you ...
... alter- ation that may occur to me . You know ' tis in the way of my trade ; still leaving you , gentlemen , the undoubted right of publishers , to approve , or reject , at your pleasure , for your own publication . Apro- pos ! if you ...
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... alter except where I my- self at least think that I amend . As to any remuneration , you may think my songs either above or below price ; for they shall absolutely be the one or the other . In the honest enthusiasm with which I embark ...
... alter except where I my- self at least think that I amend . As to any remuneration , you may think my songs either above or below price ; for they shall absolutely be the one or the other . In the honest enthusiasm with which I embark ...
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... alter it , " Behind yon hills where Lugar flows . " Girvan is the name of the river that suits the idea . of the stanza best , but Lugar is the most agreeable modulation of syllables . I will soon give you a great many more remarks on ...
... alter it , " Behind yon hills where Lugar flows . " Girvan is the name of the river that suits the idea . of the stanza best , but Lugar is the most agreeable modulation of syllables . I will soon give you a great many more remarks on ...
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Σελίδα 81 - Wha will be a traitor knave? Wha can fill a coward's grave? Wha sae base as be a slave? Let him turn and flee! Wha for Scotland's king and law Freedom's sword will strongly draw, Freeman stand, or freeman fa?
Σελίδα 237 - My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring stream, Flow gently, sweet Afton, disturb not her dream.
Σελίδα 238 - Thy crystal stream, Afton, how lovely it glides, And winds by the cot where my Mary resides ; How wanton thy waters her snowy feet lave, As gathering sweet flow'rets she stems thy clear wave.
Σελίδα 333 - The sire turns o'er, wi' patriarchal grace, The big ha' Bible, ance his father's pride ; His bonnet rev'rently is laid aside, His lyart haffets wearing thin an' bare ; Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care ; And " Let us worship God !
Σελίδα 221 - But blessings on your frosty pow, John Anderson, my jo. John Anderson, my jo, John, We clamb the hill thegither ; And mony a canty day, John, We've had wi...
Σελίδα 19 - O' my sweet Highland Mary. How sweetly bloom'd the gay green birk, How rich the hawthorn's blossom, As underneath their fragrant shade I clasp'd her to my bosom ! The golden hours on angel wings Flew o'er me and my dearie; For dear to me as light and life Was my sweet Highland Mary. Wi' mony a vow and lock'd embrace Our parting was fu' tender; And pledging aft to meet again, We tore oursels asunder; But, Oh!
Σελίδα 333 - He who stills the raven's clamorous nest, And decks the lily fair in flowery pride, Would, in the way His wisdom sees the best, For them and for their little ones provide; But chiefly in their hearts with grace divine preside.
Σελίδα 217 - Of a' the airts the wind can blaw I dearly like the West, For there the bonnie lassie lives, The lassie I lo'e best : There wild woods grow, and rivers row, And mony a hill between ; But day and night my fancy's flight Is ever wi' my Jean. I see her in the dewy flowers, I see her sweet and fair : I hear her in the tunefu...
Σελίδα 197 - ALTHO' thou maun never be mine, Altho' even hope is denied ; 'Tis sweeter for thee despairing, Than aught in the world beside — Jessy ! Here's a health, &c. I mourn thro' the gay, gaudy day, As, hopeless, I muse on thy charms : But welcome the dream o' sweet slumber, For then I am lockt in thy arms — Jessy ! Here's a health, &c.
Σελίδα 224 - Glen? My minnie does constantly deave me, And bids me beware o' young men; They flatter, she says, to deceive me; But wha can think sae o