The New Aera; Or, Adventures of Julien Delmour: Related by Himself, Volume 1H. Colburn, 1819 - French literature |
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Page iv
... like him , to exhibit personages of every condition , while she expos- ed all that appeared ridiculous or worthy of censure in the manners and customs of her time . 1 If many of the incidents related in the follow- iv FDITOR'S PREFACE .
... like him , to exhibit personages of every condition , while she expos- ed all that appeared ridiculous or worthy of censure in the manners and customs of her time . 1 If many of the incidents related in the follow- iv FDITOR'S PREFACE .
Page vi
... manners hitherto delineated by a native , we may justly felicitate ourselves on a superiority of moral attainment , which , though deteriorated by the progress of luxury , and prevailing rage , blameable as it is injudi- cious , in ...
... manners hitherto delineated by a native , we may justly felicitate ourselves on a superiority of moral attainment , which , though deteriorated by the progress of luxury , and prevailing rage , blameable as it is injudi- cious , in ...
Page vii
... manner in which she has not only drawn the character of Mr. Smith , intended to represent a well known and highly respectable class of society in this country , but the equally flattering testimonies in favour of our charitable ...
... manner in which she has not only drawn the character of Mr. Smith , intended to represent a well known and highly respectable class of society in this country , but the equally flattering testimonies in favour of our charitable ...
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... historical facts , or paint manners ; and it is that which hands them down to posterity . To ob- tain this desirable end , if not by talents , at least by the unbeaten track of candour and sincerity 4 JULIEN DELMOUR .
... historical facts , or paint manners ; and it is that which hands them down to posterity . To ob- tain this desirable end , if not by talents , at least by the unbeaten track of candour and sincerity 4 JULIEN DELMOUR .
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... manners to an air of careless frivolity and taste for dissipation . Nothing is more common in the fashionable world than mistaking inconsiderate remarks , for brilliant sallies , and violence for imagi- nation . Life seemed to have only ...
... manners to an air of careless frivolity and taste for dissipation . Nothing is more common in the fashionable world than mistaking inconsiderate remarks , for brilliant sallies , and violence for imagi- nation . Life seemed to have only ...
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