The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series Edited with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, Volume 10Alexander Chalmers J. Johnson, 1810 - English poetry |
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... move , To the bright temple of Feretrian Jove , And trophies borne along employ'd their dazzled But when the laurel'd emperor , mounted high Above the rest , appear'd to sight , [ eyes : In his proud car of victory , Shining with rays ...
... move , To the bright temple of Feretrian Jove , And trophies borne along employ'd their dazzled But when the laurel'd emperor , mounted high Above the rest , appear'd to sight , [ eyes : In his proud car of victory , Shining with rays ...
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... move with art the willing birds along ; While captive youths and maids , in solemn state , Adorn the scene , and on thy triumph wait . There I , a later conquest of thy bow , In chains will follow too ; and as I go , To pitying eyes the ...
... move with art the willing birds along ; While captive youths and maids , in solemn state , Adorn the scene , and on thy triumph wait . There I , a later conquest of thy bow , In chains will follow too ; and as I go , To pitying eyes the ...
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... move , And teach to Love himself the power of love . Scarce , though a god , he can with safety gaze On glory so ... moving sounds the tuneful frame , Drawn by the charm , to hear the sacred maid , From Heaven , ' tis said , a listening ...
... move , And teach to Love himself the power of love . Scarce , though a god , he can with safety gaze On glory so ... moving sounds the tuneful frame , Drawn by the charm , to hear the sacred maid , From Heaven , ' tis said , a listening ...
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... move , But joys of friendship , poetry , and love . While others fondly feed ambition's fire , And to the top of ... moving hills of sand ; No sense of danger can disturb his rest ; He fears no human force , nor savage beast ...
... move , But joys of friendship , poetry , and love . While others fondly feed ambition's fire , And to the top of ... moving hills of sand ; No sense of danger can disturb his rest ; He fears no human force , nor savage beast ...
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... move A careless maid , that laughs at love ? Cupid , to my succour fly : Come with all thy thrilling darts , Thy melting flames to soften hearts ; Conquer for ine , or I die ! Ye tender powers ! how shall I move A careless maid , that ...
... move A careless maid , that laughs at love ? Cupid , to my succour fly : Come with all thy thrilling darts , Thy melting flames to soften hearts ; Conquer for ine , or I die ! Ye tender powers ! how shall I move A careless maid , that ...
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