For those whom wisdom and whom nature charm,
To steal themselves from the degenerate crowd,
And soar above this little scene of things;
To tread low-thoughted vice beneath their feet;
To sooth the throbbing passions into peace;
And woo lone quiet in her silent walks.

THOMSON'S SEASONS.

IN TWO PARTS.

VOL II.

EXETER:.

PUBLISHED BY J. & B. WILLIAMS.

1836.

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CONTENTS.

CHAP.

1. Introduction

PART II.

solitude

Of the motives to solitude

III. Disadvantages of solitude

Influence of solitude on the imagination

Effects of solitude on a melancholy mind

Influence of solitude on the passions

Of the danger of idleness in solitude

VIII. Conclusion

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