The Beauties of English Poesy, Volume 2Oliver Goldsmith James Williams, 1771 - English poetry |
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... never writ , the world had still , Like Indians , view'd this wond'rous piece of skill ; As fomething of divine , the work admir'd ; Not hop'd to be instructed , but inspir❜d : But he , difchofing facred mysteries , Has fhewn where all ...
... never writ , the world had still , Like Indians , view'd this wond'rous piece of skill ; As fomething of divine , the work admir'd ; Not hop'd to be instructed , but inspir❜d : But he , difchofing facred mysteries , Has fhewn where all ...
Page 198
... never faw . Suppose Cadenus flourish'd then , He must adore fuch god - like men . If one short volume could comprize All that was witty , learn'd , and wife , How would it be esteem'd , and read , Although the writer long were dead ! If ...
... never faw . Suppose Cadenus flourish'd then , He must adore fuch god - like men . If one short volume could comprize All that was witty , learn'd , and wife , How would it be esteem'd , and read , Although the writer long were dead ! If ...
Page 200
... never talk'd fo well . His pride began to interpofe ; Preferr'd before a crowd of beaux ! So bright a nymph to come unfought ! Such wonder by his merit wrought ! ' Tis merit must with her prevail : He never knew her judgment fail . She ...
... never talk'd fo well . His pride began to interpofe ; Preferr'd before a crowd of beaux ! So bright a nymph to come unfought ! Such wonder by his merit wrought ! ' Tis merit must with her prevail : He never knew her judgment fail . She ...
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