The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers: With a Biographical Sketch, and Notes |
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Traces of a higher order of feeling appeared in the contemplations in which the poet indulged , and in the events and scenes which he delighted to describe . The fire with which a chivalrous tale was told made the reader inattentive to ...
Traces of a higher order of feeling appeared in the contemplations in which the poet indulged , and in the events and scenes which he delighted to describe . The fire with which a chivalrous tale was told made the reader inattentive to ...
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... and in the most ordinary modes of feeling , as well as in the most familiar scenes of nature . - " The various opinions which may naturally be formed of the merit of individual writers form no necessary part of our consideration .
... and in the most ordinary modes of feeling , as well as in the most familiar scenes of nature . - " The various opinions which may naturally be formed of the merit of individual writers form no necessary part of our consideration .
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The conclusion of the fine passage on the Veterans at Greenwich and Chelsea has a pensive dignity which beautifully corresponds with the scene : ' Long have ye known Reflection's genial ray Gild the calm close of Valor's various day .
The conclusion of the fine passage on the Veterans at Greenwich and Chelsea has a pensive dignity which beautifully corresponds with the scene : ' Long have ye known Reflection's genial ray Gild the calm close of Valor's various day .
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In the View from the House , the scene is neither delightful from very superior beauty , nor striking by singularity , nor powerful from reminding us of terrible passions or memorable deeds . It consists of the more ordinary of the ...
In the View from the House , the scene is neither delightful from very superior beauty , nor striking by singularity , nor powerful from reminding us of terrible passions or memorable deeds . It consists of the more ordinary of the ...
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At some future period , when every part of the continent has been the scene of memorable events , when the discovery and conquest have receded into that legendary dimness which allows fancy to mould them at her pleasure , the early ...
At some future period , when every part of the continent has been the scene of memorable events , when the discovery and conquest have receded into that legendary dimness which allows fancy to mould them at her pleasure , the early ...
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| Title | The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers: With a Biographical Sketch, and Notes British poets Making of America |
| Author | Samuel Rogers |
| Editor | Epes Sargent |
| Publisher | Phillips, Sampson, 1854 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 16 Mar 2010 |
| Length | 460 pages |
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