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Page 5
He obeyed ; and , having much leisure , connected another subject with it ; and ,
pursuing the train of thought , to . which his situation and turn of mind led him ,
brought forth at length , instead of the trifle which he at first intended , a serious ...
He obeyed ; and , having much leisure , connected another subject with it ; and ,
pursuing the train of thought , to . which his situation and turn of mind led him ,
brought forth at length , instead of the trifle which he at first intended , a serious ...
Page 8
At length a generation more refined Improved the simple plan ; made three legs
four , Gave them a twisted form vermicular , And o ' er the seat , with plenteous
wadding stuff ' d , Induced a splendid cover , green and blue , Yellow and red , of
...
At length a generation more refined Improved the simple plan ; made three legs
four , Gave them a twisted form vermicular , And o ' er the seat , with plenteous
wadding stuff ' d , Induced a splendid cover , green and blue , Yellow and red , of
...
Page 11
... and though our years , As life declines , speed rapidly away , And not a year
but pilfers as he goes Some youthful grace , that age would gladly keep ; A tooth ,
or auburn lock , and by degrees Their length and colour from the locks they spare
...
... and though our years , As life declines , speed rapidly away , And not a year
but pilfers as he goes Some youthful grace , that age would gladly keep ; A tooth ,
or auburn lock , and by degrees Their length and colour from the locks they spare
...
Page 13
... chiming as they fall Upon loose pebbles , lose themselves at length In matted
grass , that with a livelier green Betrays the secret of their silent course . Nature
inanimate employs sweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter still , To sooth
and ...
... chiming as they fall Upon loose pebbles , lose themselves at length In matted
grass , that with a livelier green Betrays the secret of their silent course . Nature
inanimate employs sweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter still , To sooth
and ...
Page 15
Not distant far a length of colonnade Invites us . Monument of ancient taste , Now
scorn ' d , but worthy of a better fate . Our fathers knew the value of a screen From
sultry suns : and , in their shaded walks And long protracted bowers , enjoy ' d ...
Not distant far a length of colonnade Invites us . Monument of ancient taste , Now
scorn ' d , but worthy of a better fate . Our fathers knew the value of a screen From
sultry suns : and , in their shaded walks And long protracted bowers , enjoy ' d ...
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| Title | The Poems of William Cowper, Volume 2 Volumes 79-80 of British poets Volumes 79-80 of British poets, including translations The Poems of William Cowper, William Cowper |
| Author | William Cowper |
| Publisher | Press of C. Whittingham, 1822 |
| Original from | Princeton University |
| Digitized | 10 Dec 2009 |
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