Lives of the English Poets, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1938 - English poetry |
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Page 71
... happy . To Trivia may be allowed all that it claims ; it is spritely , various , and pleasant . The subject is of that kind which Gay was by nature qualified to adorn ; yet some of his decorations may be justly wished away . An honest ...
... happy . To Trivia may be allowed all that it claims ; it is spritely , various , and pleasant . The subject is of that kind which Gay was by nature qualified to adorn ; yet some of his decorations may be justly wished away . An honest ...
Page 385
... happy in coining names expressive of characters . His lines are commonly smooth and easy , and his thoughts always religiously pure ; but who is there that , to so much piety and innocence , does not wish for a greater measure of ...
... happy in coining names expressive of characters . His lines are commonly smooth and easy , and his thoughts always religiously pure ; but who is there that , to so much piety and innocence , does not wish for a greater measure of ...
Page 402
... happy state ; You may be happy in your turn , And seize the treasure you regret . With Love united Hymen stands , And softly whispers to your charms ; ' Meet but your lover in my bands , You'll find your sister in his arms . DYER JOHN ...
... happy state ; You may be happy in your turn , And seize the treasure you regret . With Love united Hymen stands , And softly whispers to your charms ; ' Meet but your lover in my bands , You'll find your sister in his arms . DYER JOHN ...
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