The Dream and Aftermath of a Soldier's Loss and Longing
An unnamed narrator recalls a dream of returning home to his mother and village, then awakens to discover his legs amputated. He endures pain, loss, and a longing to reconnect with family, the homeland, and a sense of duty as a Frenchman, contrasted with the harsh cost of war. The piece blends memory, aspiration, and stark injury against a backdrop of wartime sacrifice.
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France
Baréges
Madeline
Graas
Napoleon
J. Boyd-Kinnear
Sydney Smiths Opinion of Bishops in Catholic Ireland
The piece imagines a bishop’s serene life contrasted with burdens on Catholic clergy in Ireland. It cites Dr Hodgson’s wealth from Catholic methods, including a 301 fee to marry Miss Simpson, a 10l extortion, extortionate unction, and a christening fee of a sole sovereign, illustrating clergy corruption and the parishioners’ demand for cheap religious comforts.
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London
Newman
Keble
Hannibal
Capua
Sydney Smith
Ireland
St. George’s
Hanover Square
Hodgson
Carlisle
Thompson
Miss Simpson
Place
Mr. Place
Lord B
Wordsworth and Byron in Clough's Literary Sketch
Arthur Hugh Clough situates Wordsworth within the arc of Scott and Byron, noting Wordsworth’s later popularity and his stylistic craft. He argues Wordsworth’s lyric diction, painstaking practice, and emphasis on beauty of expression rivaled contemporaries, despite his preface stance that prose is verse. He contrasts Scott and Byron as lesser beside Wordsworth's refined style.
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Arthur Clough
Wordsworth
Byron
Shelley
Keats
Scott
Waverley
Mr. Landor
Vast New Finsbury Park Opens Amid Simplicity
Sir John Thwaites opened the expanded Finsbury Park, reduced by 20 acres after Torrens fought for them. The 120 acre park aims to boost health and recreation in the metropolis, with Alderman Cotton delivering closing remarks. It stands among London's largest parks, offering views toward Wood Green and Muswell Hill with Alexandra Palace in the background.
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Tor New Finnspury Park
Torrens
John Thwaites
St. Luke’s
Islington
Metropolitan Board of Works
Cotton
St. James’s Park
Green Park
Finsbury Park
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