Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . adaptation of the universe to the growth and development ofhumanity. Hence he watched the changing phases of nature, not only withthe passion of a lover, but with the enthusiasm of a devotee. Everything to himwas instinct with a spiritual life. Nature was glorified by its connection withman, and man was brought into a sublime ideal sp
Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . adaptation of the universe to the growth and development ofhumanity. Hence he watched the changing phases of nature, not only withthe passion of a lover, but with the enthusiasm of a devotee. Everything to himwas instinct with a spiritual life. Nature was glorified by its connection withman, and man was brought into a sublime ideal sphere by his relations withnature. For many years, Wordsworth enjoyed the inestimable privilege of receivingthat guerdon of love and admiration while living, which are too frequentlybrought into operation for no other purpose than that of scattering garlandsupon the tomb of genius. Thousands of his admirers made a pilgrimage tothe poets sanctuary, Rydal Mount, situated in the vicinity of the beautifullakes of Cumberland and Westmoreland, and commanding a view of some ofthe boldest scenery in England; and not a few crossed over from other landsto catch a glimpse of that good man and great poet who has filled the worldwith his fame. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEM. 501. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN. THE illustrious name of LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN was first heard near theclose of the eighteenth century. This eminent musical composer was born atBonn, Germany, in 1770. He was the son of a tenor-singer in the elector ofColognes chapel at that place ; though, according to Fayolles Dictionary ofMusicians, he is said to have been a natural son of Frederick the Great ofPrussia. He made great progress in music at a very early age, notwithstand-ing his being attacked by a disease which affected his hearing, and eventuallyterminated in total deafness. He astonished, in his eighth year, all who heardhim, by his execution on the violin, on which he was in the habit of perform-ing, with great diligence, in a little
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