Essays: First SeriesNational Home Library Foundation, 1932 - 172 pages |
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Page 59
... object , but is able to see the sensual allurement of an object , and not see the sensual hurt ; he sees the mermaid's head , but not the dragon's tail ; and thinks EMERSON'S ESSAYS 59.
... object , but is able to see the sensual allurement of an object , and not see the sensual hurt ; he sees the mermaid's head , but not the dragon's tail ; and thinks EMERSON'S ESSAYS 59.
Page 101
... object as a perfect unit . The soul is wholly embodied , and the body is wholly ensouled . " Her pure and eloquent blood Spoke in her cheeks , and so distinctly wrought , That one might almost say her body thought . ” Romeo , if dead ...
... object as a perfect unit . The soul is wholly embodied , and the body is wholly ensouled . " Her pure and eloquent blood Spoke in her cheeks , and so distinctly wrought , That one might almost say her body thought . ” Romeo , if dead ...
Page 118
... object , and dwells and broods on the eternal , and when the poor , inter- posed mask crumbles , it is not sad , but feels rid of so much earth , and feels its independency the surer . Yet these things may hardly be said without a sort ...
... object , and dwells and broods on the eternal , and when the poor , inter- posed mask crumbles , it is not sad , but feels rid of so much earth , and feels its independency the surer . Yet these things may hardly be said without a sort ...
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