Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 · Hildesheimer and Faulkner · leaf 34
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… … Vain transitory splendour! could not all Reprieve the tottering mansion from its fall?Obscure it sinks, nor shall it more impartAn hours importance to the poor mans heart;Thither no more the peasant shall repair,To sweet oblivion of his daily care;No more the farmers news, the barbers tale,No more…
Irish poetry -- 19th century · Etchings -- English
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