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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... prospects of advancement , and , in the year 1762 , he was appointed to the office of Reading Clerk and Clerk of the Pri- vate Committees in the House of Lords ; this station his peculiar disposition made extremely perplexing , and ...
... prospects of advancement , and , in the year 1762 , he was appointed to the office of Reading Clerk and Clerk of the Pri- vate Committees in the House of Lords ; this station his peculiar disposition made extremely perplexing , and ...
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... prospect extensive in every direction but the north , which is bounded by a quick hedge on rising ground . A little to the eastward may be discovered an elegant mansion , the residence of John Higgins , Esq . near the village of : 30.
... prospect extensive in every direction but the north , which is bounded by a quick hedge on rising ground . A little to the eastward may be discovered an elegant mansion , the residence of John Higgins , Esq . near the village of : 30.
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... prospect is bounded by Clifton Wood ; till , due east , is seen the " tall spire " of Olney Church and a considerable part of the town . To the southward is the pleasant village of Emberton , on the right of which appears , when the ...
... prospect is bounded by Clifton Wood ; till , due east , is seen the " tall spire " of Olney Church and a considerable part of the town . To the southward is the pleasant village of Emberton , on the right of which appears , when the ...
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... prospect is now nearly excluded . The ascent is difficult , being thickly tufted by mole- hills , incrusted by verdant moss , and mingled with flowery thyme , the scattered sweets of which , regaling the scent , deceive the labor of the ...
... prospect is now nearly excluded . The ascent is difficult , being thickly tufted by mole- hills , incrusted by verdant moss , and mingled with flowery thyme , the scattered sweets of which , regaling the scent , deceive the labor of the ...
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... prospect . The view we have represented is in a direction south - east from the Alcove in the centre is seen the termination of the grove , commencing at the Rustic Bridge , and the brook just emerging from the shady vale : over the ...
... prospect . The view we have represented is in a direction south - east from the Alcove in the centre is seen the termination of the grove , commencing at the Rustic Bridge , and the brook just emerging from the shady vale : over the ...
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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.