The Poetical Works: With an Account of the Life and Writings of the AuthorM. & W. Ward, 1811 - 72 pages |
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... scenes in Mr. Goldsmith's piece as too low for their entertainment , and therefore treated them with unjustifiable severity . Nevertheless The Good - natured Man succeeded , though in a degree inferior to its merit . The prologue to it ...
... scenes in Mr. Goldsmith's piece as too low for their entertainment , and therefore treated them with unjustifiable severity . Nevertheless The Good - natured Man succeeded , though in a degree inferior to its merit . The prologue to it ...
Page 14
... scene , to find Some spot to real happiness consign'd , Where my worn soul , each wandering 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 ...
... scene , to find Some spot to real happiness consign'd , Where my worn soul , each wandering 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 ...
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... 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 , The sons of THE TRAVELLER . 15.
... 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 , The sons of THE TRAVELLER . 15.
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... scene ! How often have I paus'd on every charm , The shelter'd cot , the cultivated farm , The never - failing brook , the busy mill , The decent church that topt the neighboring hill , The hawthorn bush , with seats beneath the shade ...
... scene ! How often have I paus'd on every charm , The shelter'd cot , the cultivated farm , The never - failing brook , the busy mill , The decent church that topt the neighboring hill , The hawthorn bush , with seats beneath the shade ...
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... Those calm desires that ask'd but little room , Those healthful sports that grac'd the peaceful scene , Liv'd in each look , and brighten'd all the green ; These , far departing , seek a kinder shore , 28 THE DESERTED VILLAGE .
... Those calm desires that ask'd but little room , Those healthful sports that grac'd the peaceful scene , Liv'd in each look , and brighten'd all the green ; These , far departing , seek a kinder shore , 28 THE DESERTED VILLAGE .
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