elysian

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But Phillips’s songs—ethereal, elysian, toothsome—have inspired plenty of scholars and fans to go scouting for more information, beginning with the musical apparatus that might have been responsible for that celestial chiming.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 20, 2016

Now 2 & 3 Part Inventions, a work of elysian balance and serenity, is performed at N.Y.C.B.

From Time Magazine Archive

O, it interrupts your vision With its long, unceasing howl; It dispels your dreams elysian With insistence fresh and foul!

From Oklahoma Sunshine by Miller, Freeman E. (Freeman Edwin)

Beyond their claims, the memorial parks, columbariums, homes of eternal rest and elysian lawns offered choice lots—with a special discount on caskets—on the installmentplan.

From Greener Than You Think by Moore, Ward

Why did I learn, waked from that dream elysian, A sister's love was all I shared with thee!

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 6 June 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor