Here the self-torturing sophist, wild Rousseau, The apostle of affliction, he who threw Enchantment over passion, and from woe Wrung overwhelming eloquence, first drew The breath which made him wretched : yet he knew How to make madness beautiful, and... May You Like it - Page viiiby Charles Benjamin Tayler - 1822 - 272 pagesFull view - About this book
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...drew The breath which made him wretched : yet he knew Hota to make madness beautiful, and cast O'er erring deeds and thoughts, a heavenly hue Of words, like sunbeams, dazzling as they past The eyes, which o'er them shed tears feelingly andjast.' With whatsoever sentiments respecting... | |
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