"Parnassian" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... manor dwelling, 'Farming, labouring, buying, selling, 'Neighbours! banish gloomy looks, 'My grey old steward shuts his books. 'Let not a thought of winter's rent 'Destroy one evening's merriment; 'I ask not gold, but tribute found 'Abundant on Parnassian ground. 'Choose, ye who boast the gift, your themes 'Of joy or pathos, tales or dreams, 'Choose each a theme;—but, harkye, bring 'No stupid ghost, no vulgar thing; 'Fairies, indeed, may wind their way, 'And sparkle ...
— May Day With The Muses • Robert Bloomfield |
