A collection of poems, by several hands [ed. by R. Dodsley]. [2 other copies of vols. 5,6].1766 |
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... . XVI From plains and woodlands ; from the view Of rural Nature's blooming face , Smit with the glare of rank and place , To courts the fons of Fancy flew ; There There long had Art ordain'd a rival feat ; There ( 8 )
... . XVI From plains and woodlands ; from the view Of rural Nature's blooming face , Smit with the glare of rank and place , To courts the fons of Fancy flew ; There There long had Art ordain'd a rival feat ; There ( 8 )
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... Fancy again demands the fight Of native groves , and wonted ftreams , Pants for the scenes that charm'd her youthful eyes , Where Truth maintains her court , and banishes disguise . XXI . Then hither oft ye fenators retire , With Nature ...
... Fancy again demands the fight Of native groves , and wonted ftreams , Pants for the scenes that charm'd her youthful eyes , Where Truth maintains her court , and banishes disguise . XXI . Then hither oft ye fenators retire , With Nature ...
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... Fancy ! thus refin'd From all that glads the fimpleft hind , How rare that object , which fupplies A charm for too difcerning eyes ! The The polish'd bard , of genius vain , Endures a ( ( 24 ) To a LADY of QUALITY, ...
... Fancy ! thus refin'd From all that glads the fimpleft hind , How rare that object , which fupplies A charm for too difcerning eyes ! The The polish'd bard , of genius vain , Endures a ( ( 24 ) To a LADY of QUALITY, ...
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... Fancy reigns , How pleas'd we pass the winter's day ; And charm the dull - ey'd Spleen away ; No linnet , from the leaflefs bough , Pours forth her note melodious now ; But all admire Afteria's tongue , Nor wish the linnet's vernal fong ...
... Fancy reigns , How pleas'd we pass the winter's day ; And charm the dull - ey'd Spleen away ; No linnet , from the leaflefs bough , Pours forth her note melodious now ; But all admire Afteria's tongue , Nor wish the linnet's vernal fong ...
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... Fancy fir'd , Her native Genius guides her hand , And while the marks the fage command , More lovely scenes her skill shall raise , Her lyre refound with nobler lays Than ever you infpir'd . Thus I my rage and grief display ; But vainly ...
... Fancy fir'd , Her native Genius guides her hand , And while the marks the fage command , More lovely scenes her skill shall raise , Her lyre refound with nobler lays Than ever you infpir'd . Thus I my rage and grief display ; But vainly ...
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