The Beauties of English Poesy, Volume 2Oliver Goldsmith James Williams, 1771 - English poetry |
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Page 52
... scene ; And , with blith Fancy's pencil wrought , Spreads the white web of flowing thought ; Shines lovely in the chearful face , And clothes each charm with native grace ; Effufion pure of bliss fincere , A vestment for a god to wear ...
... scene ; And , with blith Fancy's pencil wrought , Spreads the white web of flowing thought ; Shines lovely in the chearful face , And clothes each charm with native grace ; Effufion pure of bliss fincere , A vestment for a god to wear ...
Page 97
... scenes of life and death ; And , from each scene , the noblest truths infpire . Nor lefs infpire my conduct than my fong ; Teach my best reafon , reafon ; my beft will Teach rectitude ; and fix my firm refolve Wisdom to wed , and pay ...
... scenes of life and death ; And , from each scene , the noblest truths infpire . Nor lefs infpire my conduct than my fong ; Teach my best reafon , reafon ; my beft will Teach rectitude ; and fix my firm refolve Wisdom to wed , and pay ...
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... scene must be a plot apart ; Contrive each little turn , mark ev'ry place , As painters first chalk out the future face Yet be not fondly your own flave for this , But change hereafter what appears amifs . : Think not so much where ...
... scene must be a plot apart ; Contrive each little turn , mark ev'ry place , As painters first chalk out the future face Yet be not fondly your own flave for this , But change hereafter what appears amifs . : Think not so much where ...
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A NightPiece on Death Page | 5 |
Palemon and Lavinia | 13 |
The Bastard | 25 |
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