PoemsSamuel Rogers' 'Poems' is a collection of lyrical and reflective works that exemplify the Romantic literary style of the early 19th century. Rogers' poems showcase his keen sense of observation, his deep emotional sensitivity, and his love for nature and beauty. His use of poetic imagery and language reflects the influence of his contemporaries, such as Wordsworth and Coleridge, while also showcasing his own unique lyrical voice. The poems in this collection touch upon themes of love, loss, nature, and the passage of time, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of the human experience. Samuel Rogers, a prominent English poet and banker, was a well-respected literary figure in his time. His connections with other Romantic poets and his engagement with the intellectual and artistic circles of the period influenced his poetic work. Rogers' refined style and elegant craftsmanship set him apart as a poet of distinction. I highly recommend Samuel Rogers' 'Poems' to readers interested in exploring the beauty of Romantic poetry and the rich literary landscape of the early 19th century. This collection offers a glimpse into the mind of a skilled poet who captures the essence of his time with grace and eloquence. |
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... glows the pictur'd crest. The screen unfolds its many-colour'd chart. The clock still points its moral to the heart. That faithful monitor 'twas heav'n to hear! When soft it spoke a promis'd pleasure near: And has its sober hand, its ...
... glows the pictur'd crest. The screen unfolds its many-colour'd chart. The clock still points its moral to the heart. That faithful monitor 'twas heav'n to hear! When soft it spoke a promis'd pleasure near: And has its sober hand, its ...
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... heart danc'd, and life was in its spring; Alas! unconscious of the kindred earth, That faintly echoed to the voice of mirth. The glow-worm loves her emerald light to shed, Where now the sexton rests his hoary head. Oft, as.
... heart danc'd, and life was in its spring; Alas! unconscious of the kindred earth, That faintly echoed to the voice of mirth. The glow-worm loves her emerald light to shed, Where now the sexton rests his hoary head. Oft, as.
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... glows Far as Angola's sands, as Zembla's snows; Glows in the tiger's den, the serpent's nest, On every form of varied life imprest. The social tribes its choicest influence hail:— And, when the drum beats briskly in the gale, The war ...
... glows Far as Angola's sands, as Zembla's snows; Glows in the tiger's den, the serpent's nest, On every form of varied life imprest. The social tribes its choicest influence hail:— And, when the drum beats briskly in the gale, The war ...
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... glows; Like yon fair orb, she gilds the brow of night With the mild magic of reflected light. The beauteous maid, that bids the world adieu, Oft of that world will snatch a fond review; Oft at the shrine neglect her beads, to trace Some ...
... glows; Like yon fair orb, she gilds the brow of night With the mild magic of reflected light. The beauteous maid, that bids the world adieu, Oft of that world will snatch a fond review; Oft at the shrine neglect her beads, to trace Some ...
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Contents
NOTES ON THE SECOND PART | |
NOTES | |
Dolce sentier | |
THE SAILOR | |
ON ASLEEP | |
ADDITIONAL NOTES | |
ANALYSIS OF THE FIRST PART | |
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