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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... Olney , in Buckinghamshire , of which pa- rish Mr. Newton was then curate ; and , as the views of the poet and the clergyman , on religious subjects , were exactly coincident , a mutual attachment arose , and they jointly produced a ...
... Olney , in Buckinghamshire , of which pa- rish Mr. Newton was then curate ; and , as the views of the poet and the clergyman , on religious subjects , were exactly coincident , a mutual attachment arose , and they jointly produced a ...
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... Olney hymns , he was again attacked by that rooted melancholy , which seemed so completely interwoven with his con- stitution , that neither medical art could eradicate , nor human reason repel it . This relapse was occasioned by the ...
... Olney hymns , he was again attacked by that rooted melancholy , which seemed so completely interwoven with his con- stitution , that neither medical art could eradicate , nor human reason repel it . This relapse was occasioned by the ...
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... her return , sought a revival of their intimacy , after a sus- pension of nearly fifty years . This was an incident of much importance to Cowper ; for , shortly afterwards , his kinswoman removed to Olney , and , by her 16.
... her return , sought a revival of their intimacy , after a sus- pension of nearly fifty years . This was an incident of much importance to Cowper ; for , shortly afterwards , his kinswoman removed to Olney , and , by her 16.
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... Olney , and , by her proxi- mity to his residence , had frequent opportunities of manifesting her affectionate regard , which had a happy effect on the drooping spirits of the poet . In June , 1786 , he became the tenant of Sir John ...
... Olney , and , by her proxi- mity to his residence , had frequent opportunities of manifesting her affectionate regard , which had a happy effect on the drooping spirits of the poet . In June , 1786 , he became the tenant of Sir John ...
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... Olney , and , from the romantic beauty of the sur- rounding scenery , could not escape the discriminating eye of Cowper . In the later editions of Cowper's Poems , a piece is introduced , called The Poplars , the destruction of which he ...
... Olney , and , from the romantic beauty of the sur- rounding scenery , could not escape the discriminating eye of Cowper . In the later editions of Cowper's Poems , a piece is introduced , called The Poplars , the destruction of which 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.