Note 860 — PREFACE TO THE EDITION OF 1814 (continued 4)
Reading edition
1845.
... so serene and bright; Like those reflected in yon quiet Pool, Cannot be lasting in a world like ours, 1814. To great and small disturbances exposed." ... so serene and bright; Like those reflected in yon quiet pool, Cannot be lasting in a world whose pleasure (And whose best beauty, beautiful as it is) Seems but a fleeting sun-beam's gift, whose peace 1836. The sufferance only of a breath of air!" ... so serene and bright Cannot be lasting in a world like ours, One whose best beauty, beautiful as it is, Like that reflected in yon quiet pool Seems but a fleeting sun-beam's gift, whose peace 1840. The sufferance only of a breath of air!"