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Page 124
George Croly. PLEASURES OF IMAGINATION . ... not a cloud imbibes The
setting sun's effulgence , not a strain From all the tenants of the warbling shade
Ascends , but whence his bosom can partake Fresh pleasure AKENSIDE .
Pleasures of ...
George Croly. PLEASURES OF IMAGINATION . ... not a cloud imbibes The
setting sun's effulgence , not a strain From all the tenants of the warbling shade
Ascends , but whence his bosom can partake Fresh pleasure AKENSIDE .
Pleasures of ...
Page 158
... their pleasures are but few ; For every want that stimulates the breast ,
Becomes a source of pleasure when redressed . ... That first excites desire , and
then supplies ; Unknown to them when sensual pleasures cloy , To fill the languid
pause ...
... their pleasures are but few ; For every want that stimulates the breast ,
Becomes a source of pleasure when redressed . ... That first excites desire , and
then supplies ; Unknown to them when sensual pleasures cloy , To fill the languid
pause ...
Page 173
While thus the land , adorned for pleasure all In barren splendour feebly waits the
fall . As some fair female , unadorned and plain , Secure to please while youth
confirms her reign , Slights every borrowed charm that dress supplies , Nor ...
While thus the land , adorned for pleasure all In barren splendour feebly waits the
fall . As some fair female , unadorned and plain , Secure to please while youth
confirms her reign , Slights every borrowed charm that dress supplies , Nor ...
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| Title | The Beauties of the British Poets: With a Few Introductory Observations... |
| Author | George Croly |
| Compiled by | George Croly |
| Publisher | Phillips, Sampson & Company, 1849 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 2 Sep 2006 |
| Length | 395 pages |
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