Ode on Religion and Reason at Cambridge 1796
A verse praising reason over religious authority, envisioning the downfall of despotism and the awakening of minds at Cambridge in August 1796. The speaker extols truth over cant, laments oppression, and foretells a future where genius dispels ignorance and tyranny.
Fate and Love in Irregular Verses
A fragmentary verse expresses hope for favorable fate and health, seeking independence and protection from fear and poverty. The speaker longs for Zelinda to recognize worth amid wealth’s glitter, vowing to remain steadfast and untroubled by danger.
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