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The deserted village (1800)

Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 · Hildesheimer and Faulkner · leaf 32

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ear yonder thorn,that lifts its head on high, Where once the sign-post caught the passing eye, Low lies that house where nut-browndraughts inspired, Where grey-beard mirth, and smiling toil retired, ^ - J U, - ,1 Where village statesmentalked with looksprofound, And news much older than their ale… … 29

Irish poetry -- 19th century · Etchings -- English

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