Poems and Imitations (Classic Reprint)

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The two principal Poems in the present Collection were wiginally published anonymously, and both very favourably noticed by the British Critic for February, 1812. And the latter by the Critical Review for the same Month. The first is the product Qf a variety of rambles by one who has been a contemplative Wanderer from his youth; and whose admiration cf British Land scape continues undiminished. - The greater portion of the other owes its existence to the influence of Italian Skies, and Italian Scenery from which country it was sent in an Epistle to a Friend more than twenty-eight years ago: the Admonitory part has been since added, and adapted to the peculiar circumstances of the Times when it was first submitted to the Public. They are now reprinted with very considerable corrections and additions, together with some omissions and alterations. The Poem on the future Restoration of the Jews was composed in the year 1811. - The Ode to Justice was an Exercise at the Charter House School, and fortunate.

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