194. *Sonnets XXIV. XXV. XXVI.
Translations from Michael Angelo, done at the request of Mr. Duppa, whose acquaintance I made through Mr. Southey. Mr. Duppa was engaged in writing the life of Michael Angelo, and applied to Mr. Southey and myself to furnish some specimens of his poetic genius.
195. *Sonnet XXVII.
'Surprised by joy,' &c.
This was in fact suggested by my daughter Catherine long after her death.
196. *Sonnets XXVIII. XXIX.
'Methought I saw,' &c. 'Even so for me,' &c.
The latter part of the first of these was a great favourite with my sister, Sara Hutchinson. When I saw her lying in death, I could not resist the impulse to compose the sonnet that follows.
197. *Sonnet XXX.
'It is a beauteous evening,' &c.