The Poetical Works of William CowperH.G. Bohn, 1854 |
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... thought to which his situation and turn of mind led him , brought forth at length , instead of the trifle which he at first intended , a serious affair , - -a Volume . In the poem on the subject of Education he would be very sorry to ...
... thought to which his situation and turn of mind led him , brought forth at length , instead of the trifle which he at first intended , a serious affair , - -a Volume . In the poem on the subject of Education he would be very sorry to ...
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... thought Devised the weather - house , that useful toy ! Fearless of humid air and gathering rains Forth steps the man , an emblem of myself ; More delicate his timorous mate retires . 200 205 210 When Winter soaks the fields , and ...
... thought Devised the weather - house , that useful toy ! Fearless of humid air and gathering rains Forth steps the man , an emblem of myself ; More delicate his timorous mate retires . 200 205 210 When Winter soaks the fields , and ...
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William Cowper Robert Southey. The dreams of fancy , tranquil and secure . Vain thought ! the dweller in that still retreat Dearly obtains the refuge it affords . Its elevated site forbids the wretch To drink sweet waters of the crystal ...
William Cowper Robert Southey. The dreams of fancy , tranquil and secure . Vain thought ! the dweller in that still retreat Dearly obtains the refuge it affords . Its elevated site forbids the wretch To drink sweet waters of the crystal ...
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... thought of her forlorn and abject state , From which no power of thine can raise her up . Thus fancy paints thee , and though apt to err , 660 41 Omai . Perhaps errs little , when she paints thee thus . 22 COWPER'S POEMS .
... thought of her forlorn and abject state , From which no power of thine can raise her up . Thus fancy paints thee , and though apt to err , 660 41 Omai . Perhaps errs little , when she paints thee thus . 22 COWPER'S POEMS .
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... thought With such address , from themes of sad import , That lost in his own musings , happy man ! He feels the anxieties of life , denied Their wonted entertainment , all retire . Such joys has he that sings . Buț ah ! not such , Or ...
... thought With such address , from themes of sad import , That lost in his own musings , happy man ! He feels the anxieties of life , denied Their wonted entertainment , all retire . Such joys has he that sings . Buț ah ! not such , Or ...
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