The British Poets: Including Translations ...C. Whittingham, 1822 |
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... once tiresome and ludi- crous : they call to the recollection the song of si- miles by Gay . Cunningham had now reputation enough to render it probable that his pen might be made useful to those whom , in a moment of perverseness , Dr ...
... once tiresome and ludi- crous : they call to the recollection the song of si- miles by Gay . Cunningham had now reputation enough to render it probable that his pen might be made useful to those whom , in a moment of perverseness , Dr ...
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... once considered as being emi- nent , and though he has since been excelled , he still ranks among the popular lyrical writers . To the cultivation of his talent for pastoral poetry he was advised by Shenstone , with whom he correspond ...
... once considered as being emi- nent , and though he has since been excelled , he still ranks among the popular lyrical writers . To the cultivation of his talent for pastoral poetry he was advised by Shenstone , with whom he correspond ...
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... once in prime ; Its branches braved the sky ! Thus , at the touch of ruthless Time , Shall youth and vigour die . I'm lifted to the blue expanse ; It glows serenely gay ! Come , Science , by my side , advance , We'll search the milky ...
... once in prime ; Its branches braved the sky ! Thus , at the touch of ruthless Time , Shall youth and vigour die . I'm lifted to the blue expanse ; It glows serenely gay ! Come , Science , by my side , advance , We'll search the milky ...
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... upon the world ! To'savage herds , that hunt for prey , An unresisting prize ! For having trod a devious way , The little rambler dies . As luckless is the virgin's lot , Whom pleasure once C 2 THE CONTEMPLATIST . 21.
... upon the world ! To'savage herds , that hunt for prey , An unresisting prize ! For having trod a devious way , The little rambler dies . As luckless is the virgin's lot , Whom pleasure once C 2 THE CONTEMPLATIST . 21.
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... once misguides ; When hurried from the halcyon cot , Where Innocence presides- The passions , a relentless train ! To tear the victim run : She seeks the paths of peace in vain , Is conquer'd - and undone . How bright the little insects ...
... once misguides ; When hurried from the halcyon cot , Where Innocence presides- The passions , a relentless train ! To tear the victim run : She seeks the paths of peace in vain , Is conquer'd - and undone . How bright the little insects ...
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