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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... light, he, who feels the infirmities of age, dwells most on whatever reminds him of the vigour and vivacity of his youth. The associating principle, as here employed, is no less conducive to virtue than to happiness; and, as such, it ...
... light, he, who feels the infirmities of age, dwells most on whatever reminds him of the vigour and vivacity of his youth. The associating principle, as here employed, is no less conducive to virtue than to happiness; and, as such, it ...
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... light of heav'n convey'd. The mouldering gateway strews the grass-grown court, Once the calm scene of many a simple sport; When nature pleas'd, for life itself was new, And the heart promis'd what the fancy drew. See, thro' the fractur ...
... light of heav'n convey'd. The mouldering gateway strews the grass-grown court, Once the calm scene of many a simple sport; When nature pleas'd, for life itself was new, And the heart promis'd what the fancy drew. See, thro' the fractur ...
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... Light can give. Thou first, best friend that Heav'n assigns below, To sooth and sweeten all the cares we know; Whose glad suggestions still each vain alarm, When nature fades, and life forgets to charm; Thee would the Muse invoke!—to ...
... Light can give. Thou first, best friend that Heav'n assigns below, To sooth and sweeten all the cares we know; Whose glad suggestions still each vain alarm, When nature fades, and life forgets to charm; Thee would the Muse invoke!—to ...
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... ring, When the 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.
... ring, When the 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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... light; But now the morn with orient hues pourtray'd Each castled cliff, and brown monastic shade: All touch'd the talisman's resistless spring, And lo, what busy tribes were instant on the wing! Thus kindred objects kindred thoughts ...
... light; But now the morn with orient hues pourtray'd Each castled cliff, and brown monastic shade: All touch'd the talisman's resistless spring, And lo, what busy tribes were instant on the wing! Thus kindred objects kindred thoughts ...
Contents
NOTES ON THE SECOND PART | |
NOTES | |
THE SAILOR | |
ON ASLEEP | |
ADDITIONAL NOTES | |
THE PLEASURES OF MEMORY | |
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