PoemsSamuel Rogers' "Poems" is a refined collection that showcases the author's mastery of the English language and his deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, emotion, and memory. Drawing on the Romantic tradition, Rogers employs vivid imagery and melodic verse to explore themes of love, loss, and the transient nature of life. The work is characterized by a contemplative tone and lyrical elegance, which resonates with the personal and emotional undercurrents of his time, effectively intertwining personal reflection with broader societal concerns. Rogers' innovative use of form, coupled with rich symbolism, invites readers to engage with a world that is both familiar and extraordinary. Samuel Rogers, often hailed as the 'father of the English elegy', was deeply influenced by the cultural and artistic movements of the early 19th century. As a member of the influential Bloomsbury group and an ardent supporter of emerging literary figures, Rogers' work reflects the intersections of art, literature, and personal experience. His unique position within this vibrant milieu inspired him to create poignant, reflective poetry that speaks to the human condition and the aesthetic dimensions of life. This collection is highly recommended for readers who appreciate poetry that merges emotional depth with aesthetic beauty. Rogers' "Poems" captivates with its intricate language and profound insights, making it an essential read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections of Romantic poetry and personal reflection. |
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... live! Cloth'd with far softer hues than 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 ...
... live! Cloth'd with far softer hues than 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 ...
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... live!" 'Twas all he gave, 'twas all he had to give. Angels, when Mercy's mandate wing'd their flight, Had stopt to catch new rapture from the sight. But hark! thro' those old firs, with sullen swell The church-clock strikes! ye tender ...
... live!" 'Twas all he gave, 'twas all he had to give. Angels, when Mercy's mandate wing'd their flight, Had stopt to catch new rapture from the sight. But hark! thro' those old firs, with sullen swell The church-clock strikes! ye tender ...
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... live, Nor ask the vain memorial Art can give. —But when the sons of peace and pleasure sleep, When only Sorrow wakes, and wakes to weep, What spells entrance my visionary mind, With sighs so sweet, with transports so refin'd? Ethereal ...
... live, Nor ask the vain memorial Art can give. —But when the sons of peace and pleasure sleep, When only Sorrow wakes, and wakes to weep, What spells entrance my visionary mind, With sighs so sweet, with transports so refin'd? Ethereal ...
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... live, and dare to die. For this young FOSCAKI, whose hapless fate [h] Venice should blush to hear the Muse relate, When exile wore his blooming years away, To sorrow's long soliloquies a prey, When reason, justice, vainly urg'd his ...
... live, and dare to die. For this young FOSCAKI, whose hapless fate [h] Venice should blush to hear the Muse relate, When exile wore his blooming years away, To sorrow's long soliloquies a prey, When reason, justice, vainly urg'd his ...
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... lives! Still the fond lover views the absent maid; And the lost friend still lingers in his shade! Say why the pensive widow loves to weep, [m] When on her knee she rocks her babe to sleep: Tremblingly still, she lifts his veil to trace ...
... lives! Still the fond lover views the absent maid; And the lost friend still lingers in his shade! Say why the pensive widow loves to weep, [m] When on her knee she rocks her babe to sleep: Tremblingly still, she lifts his veil to trace ...
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NOTES ON THE SECOND PART | |
NOTES | |
THE SAILOR | |
ON ASLEEP | |
ADDITIONAL NOTES | |
THE PLEASURES OF MEMORY | |
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