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... nature . The complete character of this poem consists in simplicity , brevity , and delicacy ; the two first of which render an eclogue natural , and the last de- lightful . If we could copy nature , it may be useful to take this idea ...
... nature . The complete character of this poem consists in simplicity , brevity , and delicacy ; the two first of which render an eclogue natural , and the last de- lightful . If we could copy nature , it may be useful to take this idea ...
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... natural , than when some knowledge in rural affairs is dis- covered . This may be made to appear rather done by chance than on design , and sometimes is best shown by inference ; lest by too much study to seem natural , we destroy that ...
... natural , than when some knowledge in rural affairs is dis- covered . This may be made to appear rather done by chance than on design , and sometimes is best shown by inference ; lest by too much study to seem natural , we destroy that ...
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... nature paints the purple year . STREPHON . Sing then , and Damon shall attend the strain , While yon slow oxen turn the furrow'd plain . Here the bright crocus and blue violet glow ; Here western winds on breathing roses blow . I'll ...
... nature paints the purple year . STREPHON . Sing then , and Damon shall attend the strain , While yon slow oxen turn the furrow'd plain . Here the bright crocus and blue violet glow ; Here western winds on breathing roses blow . I'll ...
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... nature laughs , the groves are fresh and fair , The sun's mild lustre warms the vital air ; If Sylvia smile , new glories gild the shore , And vanquish'd nature seems to charm no more . STREPHON . In spring the fields , in autumn hills ...
... nature laughs , the groves are fresh and fair , The sun's mild lustre warms the vital air ; If Sylvia smile , new glories gild the shore , And vanquish'd nature seems to charm no more . STREPHON . In spring the fields , in autumn hills ...
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... nature ! see the hearts of swains , Their artless passions , and their tender pains . Now setting Phoebus shone serenely bright , And fleecy clouds were streak'd with purple light ; When tuneful Hylas , with melodious moan , Taught ...
... nature ! see the hearts of swains , Their artless passions , and their tender pains . Now setting Phoebus shone serenely bright , And fleecy clouds were streak'd with purple light ; When tuneful Hylas , with melodious moan , Taught ...
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