The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith

Author:Oliver Goldsmith [Goldsmith, Oliver]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-07-31T00:00:00+00:00

In arguing too the parson own'd his skill,

For e'en though vanquish'd, he could argue still;

While words of learned length, and thundering sound,

Amazed the gazing rustics ranged around;

And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew

That one small head could carry all he knew.

But past is all his fame: the very spot,

Where many a time he triumph'd, is forgot.

Near yonder thorn that lifts its head on high,

Where once the sign-post caught the passing eye,

Low lies that house where nut-brown draughts inspired,

Where grey-beard mirth and smiling toil retired,

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