The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 1Nichol, 1854 - 428 pages |
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... John Gilpin delighted , the world . She told Cowper the story of the one , and suggested to him the subject of the other . He said " I want a subject for a poem . ' She answered- " Write on any - write on this sofa . " The good ...
... John Gilpin delighted , the world . She told Cowper the story of the one , and suggested to him the subject of the other . He said " I want a subject for a poem . ' She answered- " Write on any - write on this sofa . " The good ...
Page xxii
... John Gilpin , " which seemed a little cock - boat sent ashore to announce the approach and secure the favourable reception of a large and wealthy galleon of genius . This fine poem appeared in 1785 , and became not only popular , but ...
... John Gilpin , " which seemed a little cock - boat sent ashore to announce the approach and secure the favourable reception of a large and wealthy galleon of genius . This fine poem appeared in 1785 , and became not only popular , but ...
Page xxv
... John Gilpin , he desired him to pass it over . On the 25th April 1800 , this poor un- happy poet closed his eyes in death . He had said some days . before , when asked how he felt , " Feel ! I feel unutterable de- spair ! " His last ...
... John Gilpin , he desired him to pass it over . On the 25th April 1800 , this poor un- happy poet closed his eyes in death . He had said some days . before , when asked how he felt , " Feel ! I feel unutterable de- spair ! " His last ...
Page xxix
... John Gilpin The Doves • 184 208 233 259 283 311 · 342 371 373 • 374 384 A Fable 385 A Comparison 387 Another ... Juan Fer- nandez 388 MINOR POEMS - continued : - On observing some Names.
... John Gilpin The Doves • 184 208 233 259 283 311 · 342 371 373 • 374 384 A Fable 385 A Comparison 387 Another ... Juan Fer- nandez 388 MINOR POEMS - continued : - On observing some Names.
Page 374
... SAFE HOME AGAIN . 1 JOHN GILPIN was a citizen Of credit and renown , A train - band captain eke was he Of famous London town . 2 John Gilpin's spouse said to her dear , Though 374 MINOR POEMS . The Diverting History of John Gilpin •
... SAFE HOME AGAIN . 1 JOHN GILPIN was a citizen Of credit and renown , A train - band captain eke was he Of famous London town . 2 John Gilpin's spouse said to her dear , Though 374 MINOR POEMS . The Diverting History of John Gilpin •
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