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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... 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 breathe the soul of Inspiration round. As o'er the dusky furniture I bend ...
... 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 breathe the soul of Inspiration round. As o'er the dusky furniture I bend ...
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... smile, at noon of night, Recalls the far-fled spirit of delight; Instils that musing, melancholy mood, Which charms the wise, and elevates the good; Blest MEMORY, hail! Oh grant the grateful Muse, Her pencil dipt in Nature's living hues ...
... smile, at noon of night, Recalls the far-fled spirit of delight; Instils that musing, melancholy mood, Which charms the wise, and elevates the good; Blest MEMORY, hail! Oh grant the grateful Muse, Her pencil dipt in Nature's living hues ...
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... smiles the hour away, Won by the charm of Innocence at play; He bends to meet each artless burst of joy, Forgets his age, and acts again the boy. What tho' the iron school of War erase Each milder virtue, and each softer grace; What tho ...
... smiles the hour away, Won by the charm of Innocence at play; He bends to meet each artless burst of joy, Forgets his age, and acts again the boy. What tho' the iron school of War erase Each milder virtue, and each softer grace; What tho ...
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... the first to die, Crush'd by her meagre hand, when welcom'd from the sky. Hark! the bee winds her small but mellow horn, [u] Blithe to salute the sunny smile of morn. O'er thymy downs she bends her busy course, And many.
... the first to die, Crush'd by her meagre hand, when welcom'd from the sky. Hark! the bee winds her small but mellow horn, [u] Blithe to salute the sunny smile of morn. O'er thymy downs she bends her busy course, And many.
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... smiling prospect close, Still thro' the gloom thy star serenely 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 ...
... smiling prospect close, Still thro' the gloom thy star serenely 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 ...
Contents
NOTES ON THE SECOND PART | |
NOTES | |
Dolce sentier | |
THE SAILOR | |
ON ASLEEP | |
ADDITIONAL NOTES | |
ANALYSIS OF THE FIRST PART | |
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