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The deserted village (1800)

Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 · Hildesheimer and Faulkner · leaf 33

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29 … The parlour splendours of thatfestive place:The white-washed wall, the nicely sanded floor, The varnished clock that clicked behindthe door; The chest contrived a double debt to pay,A bed by night, a chest of drawers by day;The pictures placed for ornament and use,The twelve good rules, the royal…

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

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