The Life, Character, and Genius, of Ebenezer Elliott —— The Corn Law Rhymer

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ISBN: 9781331259824 出版年：2016 页码：193 January Searle Forgotten Books

I have to Speak in this paper Upon the genius and character of Ebenezer Elliott, whose stormy life 1s now ended, and whose great musical heart lies still and silent m the grave. And although, if I consulted my own feelings, the love which I bore the departed poet would prompt me to Write a threnody over his ashes, rather than a. Cool analysis of iiis mind and writings, yet I will endeavour to merge all private sympathies in this discourse, and treat my subject in a Catholic spirit, from the historical point of View alone.