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With a Few Introductory Observations George Croly. PLEASURES OF IMAGINATION . Oh ! blest of heaven , whom not the languid songs Of luxury , the Syren ! not the bribes Of sordid wealth , nor all ... pleasure AKENSIDE . Pleasures of ...
With a Few Introductory Observations George Croly. PLEASURES OF IMAGINATION . Oh ! blest of heaven , whom not the languid songs Of luxury , the Syren ! not the bribes Of sordid wealth , nor all ... pleasure AKENSIDE . Pleasures of ...
Page 158
... pleasures are but few ; For every want that stimulates the breast , Becomes a source of pleasure when redressed . Whence from such lands each pleasing science flies , That first excites desire , and then supplies ; Unknown to them when ...
... pleasures are but few ; For every want that stimulates the breast , Becomes a source of pleasure when redressed . Whence from such lands each pleasing science flies , That first excites desire , and then supplies ; Unknown to them when ...
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... pleasure passed , Hung round their bowers , and fondly looked their last ; And took a long farewell , and wished in vain For seats like these beyond the western main ; And , shuddering still to face the distant deep , Returned and wept ...
... pleasure passed , Hung round their bowers , and fondly looked their last ; And took a long farewell , and wished in vain For seats like these beyond the western main ; And , shuddering still to face the distant deep , Returned and wept ...
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