The Poems and PlaysMethuen, 1905 - 183 pages |
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... thought a bold man , having lost the character of a wise one . Him they dignify with the name of poet ; his tawdry lampoons are called satires , his turbulence is said to be force , and his phrenzy fire . What reception a Poem may find ...
... thought a bold man , having lost the character of a wise one . Him they dignify with the name of poet ; his tawdry lampoons are called satires , his turbulence is said to be force , and his phrenzy fire . What reception a Poem may find ...
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... thought ; And the weak soul , within itself unblest , Leans for all pleasure on another's breast . Hence ostentation here , with tawdry art , Pants for the vulgar praise which fools impart ; Here vanity assumes her pert grimace , And ...
... thought ; And the weak soul , within itself unblest , Leans for all pleasure on another's breast . Hence ostentation here , with tawdry art , Pants for the vulgar praise which fools impart ; Here vanity assumes her pert grimace , And ...
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... thoughts had rest in Heaven . As some tall cliff , that lifts its awful form , Swells from the vale , and midway leaves the storm , Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread , Eternal sunshine settles on its head . 150 160 ...
... thoughts had rest in Heaven . As some tall cliff , that lifts its awful form , Swells from the vale , and midway leaves the storm , Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread , Eternal sunshine settles on its head . 150 160 ...
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... these denote one universal joy ! Are these thy serious thoughts ? —Ah , turn thine eyes Where the poor houseless shivering female lies . 290 300 310 320 She once , perhaps , in village plenty bless'd , 20 OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
... these denote one universal joy ! Are these thy serious thoughts ? —Ah , turn thine eyes Where the poor houseless shivering female lies . 290 300 310 320 She once , perhaps , in village plenty bless'd , 20 OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
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... thought of convincing , while they thought of dining ; Though equal to all things , for all things unfit , Too nice for a statesman , too proud for a wit : For a patriot , too cool ; for a drudge , disobedient ; And too fond of the ...
... thought of convincing , while they thought of dining ; Though equal to all things , for all things unfit , Too nice for a statesman , too proud for a wit : For a patriot , too cool ; for a drudge , disobedient ; And too fond of the ...
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