The Poetical Works of William ShenstoneSuttaby, Evance and Hu., 1812 - 261 pages |
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... Song of Colin , a discerning Shep- berd , lamenting the State of the Woollen Ma- nufactory . Written in Spring 1743 . He compares his humble Fortune with the Distress of others , and his Subjection to Delia with the miserable Servitude ...
... Song of Colin , a discerning Shep- berd , lamenting the State of the Woollen Ma- nufactory . Written in Spring 1743 . He compares his humble Fortune with the Distress of others , and his Subjection to Delia with the miserable Servitude ...
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... SONGS AND BALLADS . A Pastoral Ballad , in Four Parts , 1733 ..... 153 The Princess Elizabeth . A Ballad , alluding to a Story recorded of her when she was Prisoner at Woodstock , 1554 160 143 144 145 ... 146 Nancy of the Vale . A ...
... SONGS AND BALLADS . A Pastoral Ballad , in Four Parts , 1733 ..... 153 The Princess Elizabeth . A Ballad , alluding to a Story recorded of her when she was Prisoner at Woodstock , 1554 160 143 144 145 ... 146 Nancy of the Vale . A ...
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... Song 166 Song The Landscape Song Song . The Skylark 167 . 168 ib . Song Song . The Attribute of Venus Song , 1742 ... Song . Valentine's Day , 1743 Song , 1743 169 170 171 . ib . 172 Song , 1744 Song , 1744 Song , 1744 173 . 174 ib ...
... Song 166 Song The Landscape Song Song . The Skylark 167 . 168 ib . Song Song . The Attribute of Venus Song , 1742 ... Song . Valentine's Day , 1743 Song , 1743 169 170 171 . ib . 172 Song , 1744 Song , 1744 Song , 1744 173 . 174 ib ...
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... songs , he says , - " Some were written on occa- sions a good deal imaginary , others not so ; and the reason there are so many is , that I wanted to write one good song , and could never please myself . " It was this diffidence which ...
... songs , he says , - " Some were written on occa- sions a good deal imaginary , others not so ; and the reason there are so many is , that I wanted to write one good song , and could never please myself . " It was this diffidence which ...
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... song attends , And blots the mournful numbers with a tear . He little knew the sly penurious art , That odious art which Fortune's favourites know ; Form'd to bestow , he felt the warmest heart , But envious Fate forbade him to bestow ...
... song attends , And blots the mournful numbers with a tear . He little knew the sly penurious art , That odious art which Fortune's favourites know ; Form'd to bestow , he felt the warmest heart , But envious Fate forbade him to bestow ...
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POETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM SHEN William 1714-1763 Shenstone,George 1813-1878 Gilfillan No preview available - 2016 |
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