Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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Page 22
... Task was commenced in the summer of 1783. But it was The Task , according to Cowper's own words , that brought the friendship between the three - Lady Austin , Mrs. Unwin , and the poet to a close . Some biographers have endeavoured to ...
... Task was commenced in the summer of 1783. But it was The Task , according to Cowper's own words , that brought the friendship between the three - Lady Austin , Mrs. Unwin , and the poet to a close . Some biographers have endeavoured to ...
Page 115
... task ; But I can feel thy fortunes , and partake Thy joys and sorrows with as true a heart As any thund'rer there ... task They never undertook , they little note His dangers or escapes , and haply find There least amusement where he ...
... task ; But I can feel thy fortunes , and partake Thy joys and sorrows with as true a heart As any thund'rer there ... task They never undertook , they little note His dangers or escapes , and haply find There least amusement where he ...
Page 127
... task . A life , all turbulence and noise , may seem To him that leads it , wise and to be praised ; But wisdom is a ... task , intend what task he may . Whether inclement seasons recommend His warm but simple home , where he enjoys ...
... task . A life , all turbulence and noise , may seem To him that leads it , wise and to be praised ; But wisdom is a ... task , intend what task he may . Whether inclement seasons recommend His warm but simple home , where he enjoys ...
Contents
On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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