The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)Wordsworth, William
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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)
Wordsworth, William
English poetry -- 18th century; English poetry -- 19th century
"It cannot," said the Wanderer, "but be his,
And he is gone!" ... C.
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[Footnote 163:
1827.
... here no doubt
He sometimes played with them; and here hath sate
Far oftener by himself. This Book, I guess,
Hath been forgotten in his careless way;
Left here when he was occupied in mind;
And by the Cottage Children has been found. 1814.
]
[Footnote 164:
1827.
... things;
Nor, with the knowledge which my mind possessed,
Could I behold it undisturbed: 'tis strange,
I grant, and stranger still had been to see
The Man, who was its Owner, dwelling here, 1814.
]
[Footnote 165:
1827.
... the 1814.
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[Footnote 166:
1827.
I knew, from the appearance and the dress, 1814.
]
[Footnote 167:
1845.
A tall and meagre person, in a garb 1814.
]
[Footnote 168:
1827.
Which on a leaf he carried in his hand,
Strings of ripe currants; ... 1814.
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[Footnote 169:
1827.
Glad was my Comrade now, though he at first,
I doubt not, had been more surprized than glad.
But now, recovered from the shock and calm,
He soberly advanced; and to the Man
Gave chearful greeting.--Vivid was the light
Which flashed at this from out the Other's eyes; 1814.
]
[Footnote 170:
1845.
He was all fire: the sickness from his face
Passed like a fancy that is swept away; 1814.
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[Footnote 171:
1840.
... more,
And much of what had vanished was returned, 1814.
]
[Footnote 172:
1827.
... little 1814.
]
[Footnote 173:
1845.
He knows not why;--but he, perchance, this day,
Is shedding Orphan's tears; and you yourself 1814.
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[Footnote 174: 1836.
... Often have I stopped
When on my way, I could not chuse but stop,
So much I felt the awfulness of Life, 1814.
....Often have I stopped,
So much I felt the awfulness of life, 1827.
The text of 1832 returns to that of 1814. ]
[Footnote 175: 1845.
... to its home,
Its final home in earth.... 1814.
... to its home,
Its final home on earth.... 1836.
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[Footnote 176: 1836.
... towards the grave 1814.
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[Footnote 177: 1827.
... in this Solitude,
(That seems by Nature framed to be the seat
And very bosom of pure innocence) 1814.
]
[Footnote 178: 1845.
In what it values most--the love of God 1814.
In what she values most--the love of God 1827.
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