The Poetical Works of William Cowper, Volume 1Nichol, 1854 - 428 pages |
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... sight . He was placed for two years with an eminent oculist , " to no good purpose , " by his own account , so far as education or religion were concerned . His eyes , however , were much relieved , although they remained rather weak ...
... sight . He was placed for two years with an eminent oculist , " to no good purpose , " by his own account , so far as education or religion were concerned . His eyes , however , were much relieved , although they remained rather weak ...
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... himself in his new abode when his friend , William Unwin , was seized with typhus fever , and died . Shortly after , his malady returned in full force , and for six months he could bear the sight of no human xxii LIFE OF WILLIAM COWPER .
... himself in his new abode when his friend , William Unwin , was seized with typhus fever , and died . Shortly after , his malady returned in full force , and for six months he could bear the sight of no human xxii LIFE OF WILLIAM COWPER .
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William Cowper George Gilfillan. six months he could bear the sight of no human face except Mrs Unwin . On his recovery , Samuel Rose , a young Englishman , who had been studying at Edinburgh , came as " a pilgrim of his genius " to his ...
William Cowper George Gilfillan. six months he could bear the sight of no human face except Mrs Unwin . On his recovery , Samuel Rose , a young Englishman , who had been studying at Edinburgh , came as " a pilgrim of his genius " to his ...
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... sight , with satire just and keen , The puppy pack that had defiled the scene . In front of these came Addison . In him Humour in holiday and sightly trim , Sublimity and Attic taste combined , To polish , furnish , and delight the mind ...
... sight , with satire just and keen , The puppy pack that had defiled the scene . In front of these came Addison . In him Humour in holiday and sightly trim , Sublimity and Attic taste combined , To polish , furnish , and delight the mind ...
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... sight of noon . Blame , cynic , if you can , quadrille or ball , The snug close party , or the splendid hall , Where Night , down stooping from her ebon throne , Views constellations brighter than her own . " Tis innocent , and harmless ...
... sight of noon . Blame , cynic , if you can , quadrille or ball , The snug close party , or the splendid hall , Where Night , down stooping from her ebon throne , Views constellations brighter than her own . " Tis innocent , and harmless ...
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