Date: 1794
"The slightest breath of dishonour would have stung him to the very soul"
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Date: 1797
"Thus on the golden thread that Fancy weaves / Buoyant, as Hope's illusive flattery breathes, / The young and visionary Poet leaves / Life's dull realities, while sevenfold wreaths / Of rainbow light around his head revolve."
preview | full record— Smith, Charlotte (1749-1806)
Date: 1797
"His numerous avocations and interests, however, seemed to prevent such anxiety from preying upon his mind; and, having dismissed persons in search of Vivaldi, he passed his time in the usual routine of company and the court."
preview | full record— Radcliffe [née Ward], Ann (1764-1823)
Date: 1798
"She had also suffered a disappointment, which preyed upon her mind."
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Date: 1798
"Feeling herself unable to accept this as an explanation, she instantly determined to sail for London by the very first opportunity, that she might thus bring to a termination the suspence that preyed upon her soul."
preview | full record— Godwin, William (1756-1836)