The Poetical Works of Mr. William Collins: With Memoirs of the Author; and Observations on His Genius and WritingsT. Becket and P. A. Dehondt, 1765 - 166 страници |
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... plain and practical paths of the mufes only that the generality of men can be entertained . The higher efforts of imagination are above their capacity ; and it is no wonder therefore , if the Odes defcrip . tive and allegorical met with ...
... plain and practical paths of the mufes only that the generality of men can be entertained . The higher efforts of imagination are above their capacity ; and it is no wonder therefore , if the Odes defcrip . tive and allegorical met with ...
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... plains : Well may your hearts believe the truths I tell ; ' Tis virtue makes the bliss , where'er we dwell , Thus Selim fung , by facred truth infpir'd ; Nor praife , but fuch as truth beftow'd defir'd ' : Wife in himself , his meaning ...
... plains : Well may your hearts believe the truths I tell ; ' Tis virtue makes the bliss , where'er we dwell , Thus Selim fung , by facred truth infpir'd ; Nor praife , but fuch as truth beftow'd defir'd ' : Wife in himself , his meaning ...
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... plain ; With Truth fhe wedded in the fecret grove , Immortal Truth , and daughters bless'd their love . O haste , fair maids ! ye Virtues come away , Sweet Peace and Plenty lead you on your way ! The balmy fhrub , for you fhall love our ...
... plain ; With Truth fhe wedded in the fecret grove , Immortal Truth , and daughters bless'd their love . O haste , fair maids ! ye Virtues come away , Sweet Peace and Plenty lead you on your way ! The balmy fhrub , for you fhall love our ...
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... fung the fwain ; and ancient legends fay , The maids of Bagdat verified the lay : Dear to the plains , the Virtues came along , The shepherds lov'd , and Selim bless'd his song , E CLOGUE II . HASSAN ; or , the CAMEL [ 13 ]
... fung the fwain ; and ancient legends fay , The maids of Bagdat verified the lay : Dear to the plains , the Virtues came along , The shepherds lov'd , and Selim bless'd his song , E CLOGUE II . HASSAN ; or , the CAMEL [ 13 ]
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... plains more bleft , or verdant vales bestow : Here rocks alone , and tastelefs fands are found , And faint and fickly winds for ever howl around . " Sad was the hour , and luckless was the day , " When firft from Schiraz ' walls I bent ...
... plains more bleft , or verdant vales bestow : Here rocks alone , and tastelefs fands are found , And faint and fickly winds for ever howl around . " Sad was the hour , and luckless was the day , " When firft from Schiraz ' walls I bent ...
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