ISBN: 1231736909

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Paperback, [EAN: 9781231736906], RareBooksClub.com, RareBooksClub.com, Book, [PU: RareBooksClub.com], RareBooksClub.com, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1846 Excerpt: ... how utterly I will reject all other books.' '1 do not wish you so to do; but the contrary. You love poetry; cherish that predilection; but read none but good poetry; and read books that will teach you to know yourself; dedicate two hours a day to the books 1 shall give you; think much, speak little, and be attentive to others; this is all I ask.' 'Thelismar then took Alphonso to his closet, and gave him a few books: 'When you have read these,' said he, '1 will communicate a treasure to you, which will finish the work of instruction. Look at that chest it contains the treasure I talk of.' 'Ah." said Alphonso, sighing", 'must 1 never hope for other reward?' He stopped and blushed, and the tears gushed in his eyes. 'Alphonso,' replied Thelismar, '1 do not pretend to deny that I love you but, to obtain the reward to which you aspire, you must become worthy of my esteem.' 'O, my father!' cried Alphonso, falling at the knees of Thelismar; yes! my father! permit me the use of a word so dear, and expect every thing from me: 1 will obtain that precious esteem, that esteem, without which I could not live. What mutt I perform? Speak! 'Correct yourself of a thousand defects, and especially of your ridiculous vanity; rid yourself of ignorance, and acquire useful knowledge.' 'Rvery thing will be easy to me.' 'Know, then. 1 have read your heart. I authorize your hopes; but 1 require you should never converse with me on that subjeet.' 'Never! O Heaven!--Nor of the object of--' 'Never pronounce her name.' 'Dreadful sentence!' 'To which you must submit: and remember, if you would gain my esteem, you must begin by proving the empire you have over yourself.' 'Well, I submit with joy--but suppose you mention her name?' 'You then may answer; otherwise never uttera wor..., 1000, Subjects, 1, Arts & Photography, 2, Biographies & Memoirs, 3, Business & Money, 3248857011, Calendars, 4, Children's Books, 12290, Christian Books & Bibles, 4366, Comics & Graphic Novels, 5, Computers & Technology, 6, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, 48, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, 8975347011, Education & Teaching, 173507, Engineering & Transportation, 301889, Gay & Lesbian, 10, Health, Fitness & Dieting, 9, History, 86, Humor & Entertainment, 10777, Law, 17, Literature & Fiction, 173514, Medical Books, 18, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, 20, Parenting & Relationships, 3377866011, Politics & Social Sciences, 21, Reference, 22, Religion & Spirituality, 23, Romance, 75, Science & Math, 25, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 4736, Self-Help, 26, Sports & Outdoors, 28, Teen & Young Adult, 5267710011, Test Preparation, 27, Travel, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 9781231736906

Madame de Genlis, Paperback, English-language edition, Pub by General Books LLC Books, , Alphonso-and-Dalinda-or-the-Magic-of-Art-and-Nature-a-Romance~~St-phanie-F-licit-Genlis, 999999999… More...

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