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... forbidden fires , ] Ought we to depreciate and neglect the very interesting and pathetic Tale of Rousseau's Eloise , because many of his other writings are so objectionable ? But let heav'n seize it , all at once ' ELOISA TO ABELARD . 37.
... forbidden fires , ] Ought we to depreciate and neglect the very interesting and pathetic Tale of Rousseau's Eloise , because many of his other writings are so objectionable ? But let heav'n seize it , all at once ' ELOISA TO ABELARD . 37.
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... Tale , which was an attempt towards an epic poem . Ariosto , with less judgment , gave entirely into it in his Orlando ; which , though carried to an excess , had yet so much reputation in Italy , that Tasso ( who reduced heroic poetry ...
... Tale , which was an attempt towards an epic poem . Ariosto , with less judgment , gave entirely into it in his Orlando ; which , though carried to an excess , had yet so much reputation in Italy , that Tasso ( who reduced heroic poetry ...
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... Tales , vol . iv . p . 135. I cannot forbear expressing my surprise , that the circumstance of Chau- cer's borrowing this tale , should have remained so long unob- served , when it is so plainly and positively mentioned in a book so ...
... Tales , vol . iv . p . 135. I cannot forbear expressing my surprise , that the circumstance of Chau- cer's borrowing this tale , should have remained so long unob- served , when it is so plainly and positively mentioned in a book so ...
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... tale . Crescembini and Muratori have mentioned the Teseide more than once . That very laborious and learned antiquary , Apostolo Zeno , speaks thus of it in his notes to the Bibliotheca of Fontanini , p . 450. t . i . Questa opera ...
... tale . Crescembini and Muratori have mentioned the Teseide more than once . That very laborious and learned antiquary , Apostolo Zeno , speaks thus of it in his notes to the Bibliotheca of Fontanini , p . 450. t . i . Questa opera ...
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... tales we tell , Yet , would the world believe us , all were well . The joy let others have , and we the name , And what we want in pleasure , grant in fame . The Queen assents , the trumpet rends the skies , And at each blast a Lady's ...
... tales we tell , Yet , would the world believe us , all were well . The joy let others have , and we the name , And what we want in pleasure , grant in fame . The Queen assents , the trumpet rends the skies , And at each blast a Lady's ...
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Page 36 - The darksome pines, that o'er yon rocks reclin'd, Wave high, and murmur to the hollow wind, The wandering streams that shine between the hills, The grots that echo to the tinkling rills, The dying gales that pant upon the trees, The lakes that quiver to the curling breeze ; No more these scenes my meditation aid, Or lull to rest the visionary maid...
Page 89 - Then came the smallest tribe I yet had seen, Plain was their dress, and modest was their mien. Great idol of mankind ! we neither claim The praise of merit, nor aspire to fame ! But safe in deserts from th...
Page 30 - Heav'n first taught letters for some wretch's aid, Some banish'd lover, or some captive maid; They live, they speak, they breathe what love inspires, Warm from the soul, and faithful to its fires, The virgin's wish without her fears impart, 55 Excuse the blush, and pour out all the heart, Speed the soft intercourse from soul to soul, And waft a sigh from Indus to the Pole.
Page 42 - Ah come not, write not, think not once of me, Nor share one pang of all I felt for thee. Thy oaths I quit, thy memory resign; Forget, renounce me, hate whate'er was mine. Fair eyes, and tempting looks (which yet I view!) Long lov'd, ador'd ideas!
Page 289 - The lust of lucre, and the dread of death. In vain to deserts thy retreat is made; The Muse attends thee to thy silent shade: 'Tis hers, the brave man's latest steps to trace, Rejudge his acts, and dignify disgrace. 30 When int'rest calls off all her sneaking train And all th...
Page 378 - Unblam'd through life, lamented in thy end. These are thy honours; not that here thy bust Is mix'd with heroes, or with kings thy dust; But that the Worthy and the Good shall say, Striking their pensive bosoms — Here lies GAY.
Page 32 - Some emanation of th' all-beauteous Mind. Those smiling eyes, attemp'ring every ray, Shone sweetly lambent with celestial day. Guiltless I gaz'd; heav'n listen'd while you sung; And truths divine came mended from that tongue. From lips like those what precept fail'd to move? Too soon they taught me 'twas no sin to love: Back through the paths of pleasing sense I ran, Nor wish'd an Angel whom I lov'da Man.
Page 32 - How oft, when press'd to marriage, have I said, Curse on all laws but those which love has made! Love, free as air, at sight of human ties, Spreads his light wings, and in a moment flies, Let wealth, let honour, wait the wedded dame, August her deed, and sacred be her fame; Before true passion all those views remove, Fame, wealth, and honour!
Page 377 - A poet, blest beyond the poet's fate, Whom Heaven kept sacred from the Proud and Great : Foe to loud praise, and friend to learned ease, Content with science in the vale of peace. Calmly he look'd on either life ; and here Saw nothing to regret, or there to fear ; From Nature's temperate feast rose satisfied, Thank'd Heaven that he had liv'd, and that he died.
Page 35 - With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim religious light. There let the pealing organ blow To the full-voiced quire below In service high and anthems clear As may with sweetness, through mine ear, Dissolve me into ecstasies, And bring all Heaven before mine eyes.