Poems, Volume 2S.A. Oddy, 1814 - English poetry |
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Page 101
... On such a stool immortal Alfred sat , And swayed the sceptre of his infant realms : And such in ancient halls , and mansions drear , Origin of Chairs . May still be seen ; but B 2 THE SOFA . 3 Simplicity of ancient Manners. ...
... On such a stool immortal Alfred sat , And swayed the sceptre of his infant realms : And such in ancient halls , and mansions drear , Origin of Chairs . May still be seen ; but B 2 THE SOFA . 3 Simplicity of ancient Manners. ...
Page 102
William Cowper. Origin of Chairs . May still be seen ; but perforated sore , And drilled in holes , the solid oak is found , By worms voracious eating through and through , At length a generation more refined Improved the simple plan ...
William Cowper. Origin of Chairs . May still be seen ; but perforated sore , And drilled in holes , the solid oak is found , By worms voracious eating through and through , At length a generation more refined Improved the simple plan ...
Page 123
... seen no more . The spleen is seldom felt where Flora reigns ; The lowering eye , the petulance , the frown , And sullen sadness , that o'ershade , distort , And mar the face of beauty , when no cause For such immeasurable woe appears ...
... seen no more . The spleen is seldom felt where Flora reigns ; The lowering eye , the petulance , the frown , And sullen sadness , that o'ershade , distort , And mar the face of beauty , when no cause For such immeasurable woe appears ...
Page 126
... seen Till half their beauties fade ; the weary sight , Too well acquainted with their smiles , slides off Fastidious , seeking less familiar scenes . Then snug enclosures in the sheltered vale , Where frequent hedges intercept the eye ...
... seen Till half their beauties fade ; the weary sight , Too well acquainted with their smiles , slides off Fastidious , seeking less familiar scenes . Then snug enclosures in the sheltered vale , Where frequent hedges intercept the eye ...
Page 133
... seen our state , Our palaces , our ladies , and our pomp Of equipage , our gardens , and our sports , And heard our music , are thy simple friends , Thy simple fare , and all thy plain delights , As dear to thee as once ? And have thy ...
... seen our state , Our palaces , our ladies , and our pomp Of equipage , our gardens , and our sports , And heard our music , are thy simple friends , Thy simple fare , and all thy plain delights , As dear to thee as once ? And have thy ...
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