Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 4
He sleeps out his debauch, and when his head has got a little clear, he sends his servant to the Receiver General of the...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 3
Their discourse was full of tenderness, which redoubled as pften as their eyes met. Memnon took her affairs exceedingly to heart, and felt himself...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 2
But, says Memnon, I must think a little of how I am to regulate my fortune; why, my desires are moderate, my wealth is...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 1
Voltaire (Francois-Marie Arouet) (1694-1779)
Voltaire was born in Paris in 1694. His early education was received at a Jesuit school. He began writing verses at...
Lausus and Lydia part 9
But, oh, incredible wonder! Unlooked-for happiness! Lausus, eluding the bounds of the furious animal, struck him a mortal wound and his sword was drawn...
Lausus and Lydia part 8
An enormous lion advances. At first, with a calm pride, he traverses the arena, throwing his dreadful looks round the amphitheater that environs him;...
Lausus and Lydia part 7
In vain would Phanor have insisted. “Let us argue no longer,” interrupted Lausus; “you can say nothing to me that can equal the shame...
Lausus and Lydia part 6
The bolts of the dungeon opened with a dismal sound. By the feeble glimmering of a torch, he penetrated into this mansion of horror;...
Victory over the Turks part 38
For Mary, acting like another Mary, though not sitting at his feet then, as the other did on that occasion, but up by his...
Victory over the Turks part 37
For the future all our outlook was in confusion and tempesttossed, our normal course of life was disturbed, and fear and danger hovered together...
