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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... o'er the village-green, With magic tints to harmonize the scene. Still'd is the hum that thro' the hamlet broke, When round the ruins of their antient oak The peasants flock'd to hear the minstrel play, And games and carols clos'd the ...
... o'er the village-green, With magic tints to harmonize the scene. Still'd is the hum that thro' the hamlet broke, When round the ruins of their antient oak The peasants flock'd to hear the minstrel play, And games and carols clos'd the ...
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... orphan-sorrows drew the ready tear. Oft with the babes we wander'd in the wood, Or view'd the forest-feats of Robin Hood: Oft, fancy-led, at midnight's fearful hour, With startling step we seal'd the lonely tower: O'er infant.
... orphan-sorrows drew the ready tear. Oft with the babes we wander'd in the wood, Or view'd the forest-feats of Robin Hood: Oft, fancy-led, at midnight's fearful hour, With startling step we seal'd the lonely tower: O'er infant.
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... O'er infant innocence to hang and weep, Murder'd by ruffian hands, when smiling in its sleep. Ye Household Deities! whose guardian eye Mark'd each pure thought, ere register'd on high; Still, still ye walk the consecrated ground, And ...
... O'er infant innocence to hang and weep, Murder'd by ruffian hands, when smiling in its sleep. Ye Household Deities! whose guardian eye Mark'd each pure thought, ere register'd on high; Still, still ye walk the consecrated ground, And ...
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... o'er the landscape Time's meek twilight steals! As when in ocean sinks the orb of day, Long on the wave reflected lustres play; Thy temper'd gleams of happiness resign'd Glance on the darken'd mirror of the mind. The School's lone porch ...
... o'er the landscape Time's meek twilight steals! As when in ocean sinks the orb of day, Long on the wave reflected lustres play; Thy temper'd gleams of happiness resign'd Glance on the darken'd mirror of the mind. The School's lone porch ...
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... o'er my palm the silver piece she drew, And trac'd the line of life with searching view, How throbb'd my fluttering pulse with hopes and fears, To learn the colour of my future years! Ah, then, what honest triumph flush'd my breast ...
... o'er my palm the silver piece she drew, And trac'd the line of life with searching view, How throbb'd my fluttering pulse with hopes and fears, To learn the colour of my future years! Ah, then, what honest triumph flush'd my breast ...
Contents
NOTES ON THE SECOND PART | |
NOTES | |
Dolce sentier | |
THE SAILOR | |
ON ASLEEP | |
ADDITIONAL NOTES | |
ANALYSIS OF THE FIRST PART | |
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