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James Thompson : The Castle of Indolence

Lady Harriet Cavendish to her grandmother, the Countess Dowager Spencer, 7 November 1808: 'I am glad that I mentioned the Castle of Indolence to you, as I am sure you will be pleased with it. There are descriptions of the Aeolian and British Harp, one of the Musick of Indolence and the other of Industry, and an address to Dreams, that I think beautiful poetry and 3 verses beginning "It was not by vile loitering in ease," that I beg you to admire. Lady Stafford pointed these last out to me, and, in this instance, I admire her taste and agree with her.'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: Lady Stafford      Print: Book

 

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