The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq, Volume 2J. Balfour, 1764 - English essays |
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Page 89
... Sappho's di'monds with her dirty fmock ; Or Sappho at her toilet's greazy talk , With Sappho fragrant at an ev'ning Mask : So morning Infects that in muck begun , Shine , buzz , and fly - blow in the setting fun . How foft is Silia ...
... Sappho's di'monds with her dirty fmock ; Or Sappho at her toilet's greazy talk , With Sappho fragrant at an ev'ning Mask : So morning Infects that in muck begun , Shine , buzz , and fly - blow in the setting fun . How foft is Silia ...
Page 110
... Sappho raise that monftruous fuin ? Alas they fear a man will coft a Plum . Wile Peter fees the World's respect for Gold , And therefore hopes this Nation may be fold ; I 20 VER . 118. To live on Ven'fon ] In the extravagance and luxury ...
... Sappho raise that monftruous fuin ? Alas they fear a man will coft a Plum . Wile Peter fees the World's respect for Gold , And therefore hopes this Nation may be fold ; I 20 VER . 118. To live on Ven'fon ] In the extravagance and luxury ...
Page 147
... Sappho - A . Hold ; for God - fake- you'll offend , No names - be calm- learn prudence of a friend : VER . 88. Alluding to Horace , Si fractus illabatur orbis , Impavidum ferient ruinæ . VER . 98. free majons Moor ? ] He was of this ...
... Sappho - A . Hold ; for God - fake- you'll offend , No names - be calm- learn prudence of a friend : VER . 88. Alluding to Horace , Si fractus illabatur orbis , Impavidum ferient ruinæ . VER . 98. free majons Moor ? ] He was of this ...
Page 159
... Sappho can tell you how this man was bit : This dreaded Sat'rift Dennis will confefs Foe to his pride , but friend to his diftrefs : So humble , he has knock'd at Tibbald's door , Has drunk with Cibber , nay has rhym'd for Moor . 365 ...
... Sappho can tell you how this man was bit : This dreaded Sat'rift Dennis will confefs Foe to his pride , but friend to his diftrefs : So humble , he has knock'd at Tibbald's door , Has drunk with Cibber , nay has rhym'd for Moor . 365 ...
Page 171
... Sappho scarce a milder fate , P - x'd by her love , or libell'd by her hate . z Its proper pow'r to hurt , each creature feels ; Bulls aim their horns , and Affes lift their heels ; ' Tis a Bear's talent not to kick , but hug ; And no ...
... Sappho scarce a milder fate , P - x'd by her love , or libell'd by her hate . z Its proper pow'r to hurt , each creature feels ; Bulls aim their horns , and Affes lift their heels ; ' Tis a Bear's talent not to kick , but hug ; And no ...
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