The British Poets: Including Translations ...C. Whittingham, 1822 |
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... passion was known , That throbb'd in the breast with desire ; Each gentle affection was shown In the soft sighing songs of his lyre . Like the caroling thrush on the spray In music soft warbling and wild , To love was devoted each lay ...
... passion was known , That throbb'd in the breast with desire ; Each gentle affection was shown In the soft sighing songs of his lyre . Like the caroling thrush on the spray In music soft warbling and wild , To love was devoted each lay ...
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... passions free , And breathe the placid air . The wither'd tree was 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 ...
... passions free , And breathe the placid air . The wither'd tree was 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 ...
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... 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 blaze , Where willows shade the way ; As proud as if their painted rays Could ...
... 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 blaze , Where willows shade the way ; As proud as if their painted rays Could ...
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... your capricious mind ; To passion a devoted slave , The first directions , sir , you gave ; Possession has repell'd the flame , Nor left a sentiment the same . My picture is design'd to prove The changes of precarious D 2 HYMEN . 33.
... your capricious mind ; To passion a devoted slave , The first directions , sir , you gave ; Possession has repell'd the flame , Nor left a sentiment the same . My picture is design'd to prove The changes of precarious D 2 HYMEN . 33.
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... passions unconfined To the rude rigour of a noontide reign . Then in the morn of placid life be wise , And travel through the groves of science soon ; There cull the plants of virtue , that may rise A peaceful shelter from that sultry ...
... passions unconfined To the rude rigour of a noontide reign . Then in the morn of placid life be wise , And travel through the groves of science soon ; There cull the plants of virtue , that may rise A peaceful shelter from that sultry ...
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