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... 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 affair - a Volume !
... 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 affair - a Volume !
Page 7
His present state of mind supposed . - Civilized life friendly to virtue , but not great
cities . - Great cities , and London in particular , allowed their due praise , but
censured . - Fête champêtre . - The book concludes with a reflection on the fatal ...
His present state of mind supposed . - Civilized life friendly to virtue , but not great
cities . - Great cities , and London in particular , allowed their due praise , but
censured . - Fête champêtre . - The book concludes with a reflection on the fatal ...
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Mighty winds , That sweep the skirt of some far spreading wood Of ancient growth
, make music not unlike The dash of Ocean on his winding shore , And lull the
spirit while they fill the mind ; · Unnúmber ' d branches waving in the blast , And
all ...
Mighty winds , That sweep the skirt of some far spreading wood Of ancient growth
, make music not unlike The dash of Ocean on his winding shore , And lull the
spirit while they fill the mind ; · Unnúmber ' d branches waving in the blast , And
all ...
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... cruel chance ; From gaiety , that fills the bones with pain , The mouth with
blasphemy , the heart with woe . The Earth was made so various that the mind Of
desultory man , studious of change , And pleased with novelty , might be
indulged .
... cruel chance ; From gaiety , that fills the bones with pain , The mouth with
blasphemy , the heart with woe . The Earth was made so various that the mind Of
desultory man , studious of change , And pleased with novelty , might be
indulged .
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In cities foul example on most minds Begets its likeness . Rank abundance
breeds , In gross and pamper ' d cities , sloth , and lust , And wantonness , and
gluttonous excess . In cities vice is hidden with most ease , Or seen with least
reproach ...
In cities foul example on most minds Begets its likeness . Rank abundance
breeds , In gross and pamper ' d cities , sloth , and lust , And wantonness , and
gluttonous excess . In cities vice is hidden with most ease , Or seen with least
reproach ...
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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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