The Poetical Works of William CowperBell and Daldy, 1825 - 611 pages |
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... mansions drear , May still be seen ; but perforated sore , And drill'd in holes , the solid oak is found , By worms voracions cating throngh and through , At length a generation more refin'd Improv'd the simple plan 8 THE TASK .
... mansions drear , May still be seen ; but perforated sore , And drill'd in holes , the solid oak is found , By worms voracions cating throngh and through , At length a generation more refin'd Improv'd the simple plan 8 THE TASK .
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William Cowper. At length a generation more refin'd Improv'd the simple plan ; made three legs four , Gave them a twisted form vermicular , And o'er the seat , with plenteous wadding stuff'd , Induc'd a splendid cover , green and blue ...
William Cowper. At length a generation more refin'd Improv'd the simple plan ; made three legs four , Gave them a twisted form vermicular , And o'er the seat , with plenteous wadding stuff'd , Induc'd a splendid cover , green and blue ...
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... length and colour from the locks they spare ; The elastic spring of an unwearied foot , That mounts the stile with ease , or leaps the fence , That play of lungs , inhaling and again Respiring freely the fresh air , that makes Swift ...
... length and colour from the locks they spare ; The elastic spring of an unwearied foot , That mounts the stile with ease , or leaps the fence , That play of lungs , inhaling and again Respiring freely the fresh air , that makes Swift ...
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... pebbles , lose themselves at length In matted grass , that with a livelier green Betrays the secret of their silent course . Nature inanimate employs sweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter still , To soothe and satisfy THE SOFA . 13.
... pebbles , lose themselves at length In matted grass , that with a livelier green Betrays the secret of their silent course . Nature inanimate employs sweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter still , To soothe and satisfy THE SOFA . 13.
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... length of collonade Invites us . Monument of ancient taste , Now scorn'd , but worthy of a better fate . Our fathers knew the value of a screen From sultry suns ; and in their shaded walks And long protracted bow'rs , enjoy'd at noon ...
... length of collonade Invites us . Monument of ancient taste , Now scorn'd , but worthy of a better fate . Our fathers knew the value of a screen From sultry suns ; and in their shaded walks And long protracted bow'rs , enjoy'd at noon ...
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