The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers: With a Biographical Sketch, and Notes |
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... grave ; when ordinary pleasures and amusements begin to be insipid , and the gay derision which seasoned them to appear flat and importunate ; when we reflect how often we have mourned and been comforted ; what opposite opinions we have ...
... grave ; when ordinary pleasures and amusements begin to be insipid , and the gay derision which seasoned them to appear flat and importunate ; when we reflect how often we have mourned and been comforted ; what opposite opinions we have ...
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... grave persons , of the frivo- lousness of poetry , and of its admirers , we are persuaded that the most memorable and the most generally admired of all its produc- tions are those which are chiefly recommended by their deep prac tised ...
... grave persons , of the frivo- lousness of poetry , and of its admirers , we are persuaded that the most memorable and the most generally admired of all its produc- tions are those which are chiefly recommended by their deep prac tised ...
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... grave voice of his to give his recitation the effect of deep feeling : Life ! we've been long together , Through pleasant and through cloudy weather . ' Tis hard to part when friends are dear ; Perhaps ' t will cost a sigh , a tear ...
... grave voice of his to give his recitation the effect of deep feeling : Life ! we've been long together , Through pleasant and through cloudy weather . ' Tis hard to part when friends are dear ; Perhaps ' t will cost a sigh , a tear ...
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... grave debate . Now stained with dews , with cobwebs darkly hung , Oft has its roof with peals of rapture rung ; When round yon ample board , in due degree , We sweetened every meal with social glee . The heart's light laugh pursued the ...
... grave debate . Now stained with dews , with cobwebs darkly hung , Oft has its roof with peals of rapture rung ; When round yon ample board , in due degree , We sweetened every meal with social glee . The heart's light laugh pursued the ...
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... grave , Will firm Fidelity exult to brave . Led by what chart , transports the timid dove The wreaths of conquest , or the vows of love ? - Say , through the clouds what compass points her flight 7 PLEASURES OF MEMORY . 73.
... grave , Will firm Fidelity exult to brave . Led by what chart , transports the timid dove The wreaths of conquest , or the vows of love ? - Say , through the clouds what compass points her flight 7 PLEASURES OF MEMORY . 73.
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