Cowper, Illustrated by a Series of Views: In, Or Near, the Park of Weston-Underwood, Bucks. Accompanied with Copious Descriptions and a Brief Sketch of the Poet's LifeVernor and Hood, 1803 - 51 páginas |
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... Homer's Iliad and Odyssey . This was the busiest scene of Cowper's life , yet the activity of his mind was equalled by the exertions of Lady Austin to employ it ; and so much had she obtain- ed the ascendency over his mind , that he ...
... Homer's Iliad and Odyssey . This was the busiest scene of Cowper's life , yet the activity of his mind was equalled by the exertions of Lady Austin to employ it ; and so much had she obtain- ed the ascendency over his mind , that he ...
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... Homer ; which work , had he produced no other , would be a lasting record of his fame , as it stands unrivalled , and is the best translation of that poet in the English tongue . Notwithstanding this , he was far from being satisfied ...
... Homer ; which work , had he produced no other , would be a lasting record of his fame , as it stands unrivalled , and is the best translation of that poet in the English tongue . Notwithstanding this , he was far from being satisfied ...
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... Homer , and Commen- tary on Milton . In the latter part of 1793 , Mr. Hay- ley again visited Weston , where he continued several weeks , and , on his return home , passed through London , and laid before the particular friends of Cowper ...
... Homer , and Commen- tary on Milton . In the latter part of 1793 , Mr. Hay- ley again visited Weston , where he continued several weeks , and , on his return home , passed through London , and laid before the particular friends of Cowper ...
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... Homer , which now em- ployed all his reasoning powers ; but , his intervals of convalescence were few , and frequently interrupted by his oppressive malady . In the autumn , they once more removed to Mundsley , but its invigorating air ...
... Homer , which now em- ployed all his reasoning powers ; but , his intervals of convalescence were few , and frequently interrupted by his oppressive malady . In the autumn , they once more removed to Mundsley , but its invigorating air ...
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... Homer , and continued that employ , with intermissions , till March , 1799. A short time be- fore this period , he received a visit from his old friend , Sir John Throckmorton ; but as he was now relapsing into his former dejection , he ...
... Homer , and continued that employ , with intermissions , till March , 1799. A short time be- fore this period , he received a visit from his old friend , Sir John Throckmorton ; but as he was now relapsing into his former dejection , he ...
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Página 17 - Thy indistinct expressions seem Like language utter'd in a dream; Yet me they charm, whate'er the theme, My Mary! Thy silver locks, once auburn bright, Are still more lovely in my sight Than golden beams of orient light, My Mary! For could I view nor them nor thee, What sight worth seeing could I see? The sun would rise in vain for me, My Mary! Partakers of thy sad decline, Thy hands their little force resign; Yet, gently prest, press gently mine, My Mary!
Página 7 - The calm retreat, the silent shade, With prayer and praise agree ; And seem by thy sweet bounty made For those who follow thee.
Página 19 - And watched a poet through misfortune's vale. Her spotless dust, angelic guards defend ! It is the dust of Unwin, Cowper's friend ! That single title in itself is fame, For all who read his verse revere her name.
Página 31 - No tree in all the grove but has its charms, Though each its hue peculiar ; paler some, And of a wannish...
Página 16 - Thy silver locks, once auburn bright, Are still more lovely in my sight Than golden beams of orient light, My Mary ! For, could I view nor them nor thee, What sight worth seeing could I see ? The sun would rise in vain for me, My Mary ! Partakers of thy sad decline, Thy hands their little force resign ; Yet gently prest, press gently mine, My Mary!
Página 25 - How oft upon yon eminence our pace Has slacken'd to a pause, and we have borne The ruffling wind, scarce conscious that it blew, While Admiration, feeding at the eye, And still unsated, dwelt upon the scene...
Página 10 - I kept him for his humour's sake. For he would oft beguile My heart of thoughts, that made it ache, And force me to a smile.
Página 7 - Oh, with what joy, and peace, and love, She communes with her God ! There, like the nightingale, she pours Her solitary lays, Nor asks a witness to her song, Nor thirsts for human praise.