Poems, Volume 2S.A. Oddy, 1814 - English poetry |
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Page 99
... Nature superior to , and in some instances inimitable by , art . - The wearisomeness of what is commonly called a life of pleasure . - Change of VOL . 2 . B 86723 Exordium . - scene sometimes expedient . - A common THE SOFA. ...
... Nature superior to , and in some instances inimitable by , art . - The wearisomeness of what is commonly called a life of pleasure . - Change of VOL . 2 . B 86723 Exordium . - scene sometimes expedient . - A common THE SOFA. ...
Page 102
... Nature's varnish ; severed into stripes , That interlaced each other , these supplied Of texture firm a lattice - work , that braced The new machine , and it became a chair . But restless was the chair ; the back erect History of Chairs ...
... Nature's varnish ; severed into stripes , That interlaced each other , these supplied Of texture firm a lattice - work , that braced The new machine , and it became a chair . But restless was the chair ; the back erect History of Chairs ...
Page 108
... nature most sincere , And that my raptures are not conjured up To serve occasions of poetic pomp , But genuine , and art partner of them all . • How oft upon yon eminence our pace Has slackened to a pause ; and we have borne The ...
... nature most sincere , And that my raptures are not conjured up To serve occasions of poetic pomp , But genuine , and art partner of them all . • How oft upon yon eminence our pace Has slackened to a pause ; and we have borne The ...
Page 109
... Exhilarate the spirit , and restore The tone of languid Nature . Mighty winds , That sweep the skirt of some far - spreading wood Rural Scenery . Of ancient growth , make music not c 2 THE SOFA . 11 Rural Prospects. ...
... Exhilarate the spirit , and restore The tone of languid Nature . Mighty winds , That sweep the skirt of some far - spreading wood Rural Scenery . Of ancient growth , make music not c 2 THE SOFA . 11 Rural Prospects. ...
Page 110
... Nature inanimate employs sweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter still , To soothe and satisfy the human ear . Ten thousand warblers cheer the day , and one The live - long night : nor these alone , whose note , Nice fingered art ...
... Nature inanimate employs sweet sounds , But animated nature sweeter still , To soothe and satisfy the human ear . Ten thousand warblers cheer the day , and one The live - long night : nor these alone , whose note , Nice fingered art ...
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