The Prelude (1850) [ Concepts ]
… of the golden age; Not such as, 'mid Arcadian fastnesses Sequestered, handed down among themselves Felicity, in Grecian song renowned; Nor such as, when an adverse fate had driven, From house and home, the courtly band whose fortunes … had seen) Of maids at sunrise bringing in from far Their May-bush, and along the street in flocks Parading with a song of taunting rhymes, Aimed at the laggards slumbering within doors; Had also heard, from those who yet remembered, … linger, and a farewell lustre sheds On the dear mountain-tops where first he rose. Enough of humble arguments; recal, My Song! those high emotions which thy voice Has heretofore made known; that bursting forth Of sympathy, inspiring and …
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