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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... ema- nating from this principle , they exhibit a variety sel- dom the produce of a single mind ; and we cannot but admire the versatility of his powers , which , engaged in all the diversity of diction , was in all equally.
... ema- nating from this principle , they exhibit a variety sel- dom the produce of a single mind ; and we cannot but admire the versatility of his powers , which , engaged in all the diversity of diction , was in all equally.
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... powers . Here a blank presents itself in the life of this eminent man , which might be filled by which he paid one guinea per annum : from this circumstance the place was called Guinea Field . This little summer house , which measures ...
... powers . Here a blank presents itself in the life of this eminent man , which might be filled by which he paid one guinea per annum : from this circumstance the place was called Guinea Field . This little summer house , which measures ...
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... powers of his vigorous mind , that he found it easier to gratify their every wish , than to resist their least enforced so- licitations . The first volume of his poems was writ- ten , with the exception of a few small pieces , by the ...
... powers of his vigorous mind , that he found it easier to gratify their every wish , than to resist their least enforced so- licitations . The first volume of his poems was writ- ten , with the exception of a few small pieces , by the ...
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... powers , which , accompanied with her musical talents , would generally dissipate the hovering gloom . Most of his lighter pieces were composed in compliance with this lady's wish , and , in particular , the humorous adventure of John ...
... powers , which , accompanied with her musical talents , would generally dissipate the hovering gloom . Most of his lighter pieces were composed in compliance with this lady's wish , and , in particular , the humorous adventure of John ...
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... , or other causes ) till he was past the power of acknowledgment ; for the increasing debility of Mrs. Unwin was bringing on that dejection , from which he never thoroughly recovered . A few months before this period 20.
... , or other causes ) till he was past the power of acknowledgment ; for the increasing debility of Mrs. Unwin was bringing on that dejection , from which he never thoroughly recovered . A few months before this period 20.
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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.