American Literature: From the beginning to 1860.-v. 2. From 1860 to the presentC. Scribner's Sons, 1948 |
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... NATURE [ 1815 ] On one fix'd point all nature moves , Nor deviates from the track she loves ; Her system , drawn from reason's source , She scorns to change her wonted course . Could she descend from that great plan To work unusual ...
... NATURE [ 1815 ] On one fix'd point all nature moves , Nor deviates from the track she loves ; Her system , drawn from reason's source , She scorns to change her wonted course . Could she descend from that great plan To work unusual ...
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... NATURAL AND THE CIVIL STATES [ 1717 ] I SHALL disclose several principles of natural knowledge , plainly discovering the law of nature , or the true sentiments of natural reason , with respect to man's being and government . And in this ...
... NATURAL AND THE CIVIL STATES [ 1717 ] I SHALL disclose several principles of natural knowledge , plainly discovering the law of nature , or the true sentiments of natural reason , with respect to man's being and government . And in this ...
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... nature ; for all men have the thoughts whereof the universe is the celebration . I find that the fascination resides in the symbol . Who loves nature ? Who does not ? Is it only poets , and men of leisure and cultivation , who live with ...
... nature ; for all men have the thoughts whereof the universe is the celebration . I find that the fascination resides in the symbol . Who loves nature ? Who does not ? Is it only poets , and men of leisure and cultivation , who live with ...
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