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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... 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'd pediment reveal'd, Where moss inlays the rudely-sculptur'd shield, The ...
... 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'd pediment reveal'd, Where moss inlays the rudely-sculptur'd shield, The ...
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... once-lov'd forms, still breathing thro' their dust, Still from the frame, in mould gigantic cast, Starting to life—all whisper of the past! As thro' the garden's desert paths I rove, What fond illusions swarm in every grove! How oft ...
... once-lov'd forms, still breathing thro' their dust, Still from the frame, in mould gigantic cast, Starting to life—all whisper of the past! As thro' the garden's desert paths I rove, What fond illusions swarm in every grove! How oft ...
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... once known—To bless is to be blest! We led the bending beggar on his way, (Bare were his feet, his tresses silver-gray) Sooth'd the keen pangs his aged spirit felt, And on his tale with mute attention dwelt. As in his scrip we dropt our ...
... once known—To bless is to be blest! We led the bending beggar on his way, (Bare were his feet, his tresses silver-gray) Sooth'd the keen pangs his aged spirit felt, And on his tale with mute attention dwelt. As in his scrip we dropt our ...
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... once more to see The dear abode of peace and privacy; And as he turns, the thatch among the trees, The smoke's blue wreaths ascending with the breeze, The village-common spotted white with sheep, The church-yard yews round which his ...
... once more to see The dear abode of peace and privacy; And as he turns, the thatch among the trees, The smoke's blue wreaths ascending with the breeze, The village-common spotted white with sheep, The church-yard yews round which his ...
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... once a PLATO taught, a PINDAR sung; Who now but meets him musing, when he roves His ruin'd Tusculan's romantic groves? In Rome's great forum, who but hears him roll His moral thunders o'er the subject soul? And hence that calm delight ...
... once a PLATO taught, a PINDAR sung; Who now but meets him musing, when he roves His ruin'd Tusculan's romantic groves? In Rome's great forum, who but hears him roll His moral thunders o'er the subject soul? And hence that calm delight ...
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NOTES ON THE SECOND PART | |
NOTES | |
Dolce sentier | |
THE SAILOR | |
ON ASLEEP | |
ADDITIONAL NOTES | |
ANALYSIS OF THE FIRST PART | |
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