The Poetical Works: With an Account of the Life and Writings of the AuthorM. & W. Ward, 1811 - 72 pages |
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... Italy extends ; Its uplands sloping deck the mountain's side , Woods over woods in gay theatric pride ; While oft some temple's mould'ring tops between With memorable grandeur mark the scene . Could Nature's bounty satisfy the breast ...
... Italy extends ; Its uplands sloping deck the mountain's side , Woods over woods in gay theatric pride ; While oft some temple's mould'ring tops between With memorable grandeur mark the scene . Could Nature's bounty satisfy the breast ...
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... Italy were surely blest . Whatever fruits in different climes are found , That proudly rise , or humbly court the ground Whatever blooms in torrid tracts appear , Whose bright succession decks the varied year ; Whatever sweets salute ...
... Italy were surely blest . Whatever fruits in different climes are found , That proudly rise , or humbly court the ground Whatever blooms in torrid tracts appear , Whose bright succession decks the varied year ; Whatever sweets salute ...
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... acquainted not only with the learned tongues but with the Italian , French , and Spanish languages . He had employed his mind chiefly upon works of fiction , and subjects * of fancy ; and , by indulging some peculiar 6 LIFE OF W. COLLINS .
... acquainted not only with the learned tongues but with the Italian , French , and Spanish languages . He had employed his mind chiefly upon works of fiction , and subjects * of fancy ; and , by indulging some peculiar 6 LIFE OF W. COLLINS .
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... Italy naturally engage his attention . Florence ; in- deed , only to be lamented on the account of losing its liberty under those patrons of letters , the Medicean family ; the jealous Pisa , justly so called in respect to its long ...
... Italy naturally engage his attention . Florence ; in- deed , only to be lamented on the account of losing its liberty under those patrons of letters , the Medicean family ; the jealous Pisa , justly so called in respect to its long ...
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