The Poems and Plays of Oliver Goldsmith, Volume 1Hurst, 1889 - 245 pages |
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Page 81
... beauty tempts to false desire ; The snow - white vesture , and the glittering crown , The simple plumage , or the glossy down , Prompt not their love : the patriot bird pursues His well - acquainted tints , and kindred hues . Hence ...
... beauty tempts to false desire ; The snow - white vesture , and the glittering crown , The simple plumage , or the glossy down , Prompt not their love : the patriot bird pursues His well - acquainted tints , and kindred hues . Hence ...
Page 90
... beauty's aid : Every grace that grief dispenses , Every glance that warms the soul , In sweet succession charms the senses , While pity harmonised the whole . " The garland of beauty , " ' tis thus she would say , " No more shall my ...
... beauty's aid : Every grace that grief dispenses , Every glance that warms the soul , In sweet succession charms the senses , While pity harmonised the whole . " The garland of beauty , " ' tis thus she would say , " No more shall my ...
Page 153
... beauty ; I expected to find her vain and insolent . But every day has since taught me , that it is possible to possess sense without pride , and beauty without affectation . Miss Rich . This , sir , is a style very unusual with Mr ...
... beauty ; I expected to find her vain and insolent . But every day has since taught me , that it is possible to possess sense without pride , and beauty without affectation . Miss Rich . This , sir , is a style very unusual with Mr ...
Contents
POEMS | 9 |
THE TRAVELER or a Prospect of Society | 23 |
MISCELLANEOUS POEMS | 36 |
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