Poems and PlaysDent, 1975 - 258 pages |
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Page xvi
... happiness are no longer possible , the individual as a last resort may always find an imperfect happiness by living a life of virtue ' ( 91–2 ) . Which is not quite the same thing as ' Vain , very vain , my weary search to find / That ...
... happiness are no longer possible , the individual as a last resort may always find an imperfect happiness by living a life of virtue ' ( 91–2 ) . Which is not quite the same thing as ' Vain , very vain , my weary search to find / That ...
Page 55
... happiness , and that is in your power to confer . As for me ! weak and wavering as I have been , obliged by all , and incapable of serving any , what happiness can I find but in solitude ? What hope but in being forgotten ? MISS RICH ...
... happiness , and that is in your power to confer . As for me ! weak and wavering as I have been , obliged by all , and incapable of serving any , what happiness can I find but in solitude ? What hope but in being forgotten ? MISS RICH ...
Page 163
... happiness consign'd , 60 Where my worn soul , each wand'ring hope at rest , May gather bliss to see my fellows blest . But where to find that happiest spot below , Who can direct , when all pretend to know ? The shudd'ring tenant of the ...
... happiness consign'd , 60 Where my worn soul , each wand'ring hope at rest , May gather bliss to see my fellows blest . But where to find that happiest spot below , Who can direct , when all pretend to know ? The shudd'ring tenant of the ...
Contents
Prologue of Laberius | 133 |
Description of an Authors BedChamber | 139 |
an Oratorio | 147 |
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