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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... acknowledges the motive that in- duced him to undertake this charge . I kept him for his humour's sake ; For he would oft beguile My heart of cares that made it ach , And force me to a smile . These , together with his affectionate ...
... acknowledges the motive that in- duced him to undertake this charge . I kept him for his humour's sake ; For he would oft beguile My heart of cares that made it ach , And force me to a smile . These , together with his affectionate ...
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... acknowledges had a tendency to " frecze his poetical powers . " See Hayley's Life of Cowper.— The success of his first labors was not in any degree commensurate to their deserts ; but in this respect he stands not alone : Milton's ...
... acknowledges had a tendency to " frecze his poetical powers . " See Hayley's Life of Cowper.— The success of his first labors was not in any degree commensurate to their deserts ; but in this respect he stands not alone : Milton's ...
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... acknowledged , and Cowper has since stood unrivalled among the poets of this age . In the year 1781 , he became acquainted with Lady Austin , the widow of Sir Robert Austin , Bart . and so highly was she pleased with his company , that ...
... acknowledged , and Cowper has since stood unrivalled among the poets of this age . In the year 1781 , he became acquainted with Lady Austin , the widow of Sir Robert Austin , Bart . and so highly was she pleased with his company , that ...
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... acknowledges in the preface to his second volume , was undertaken at her request . This volume was completed in the year 1784 ; shortly afterwards he commenced that arduous under- taking , the translation of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey ...
... acknowledges in the preface to his second volume , was undertaken at her request . This volume was completed in the year 1784 ; shortly afterwards he commenced that arduous under- taking , the translation of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey ...
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... acknowledge having derived our principal materials from the Life of Cowper , by Mr. Hayley , whose researches , being prior to ours , were more successful , though not pursued with more industry . sure improved by a course of regimen ...
... acknowledge having derived our principal materials from the Life of Cowper , by Mr. Hayley , whose researches , being prior to ours , were more successful , though not pursued with more industry . sure improved by a course of regimen ...
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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.