Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 31801 |
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... but with despair my sprite to dash ; Thee first I lov'd , with thee all love I leave ; For my chaste flames extinguish'd in thy ash , Can kindle now no more but in thy grave ! Extract from a Chorus in " Julius Cæsar . " [ 27 ]
... but with despair my sprite to dash ; Thee first I lov'd , with thee all love I leave ; For my chaste flames extinguish'd in thy ash , Can kindle now no more but in thy grave ! Extract from a Chorus in " Julius Cæsar . " [ 27 ]
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... leave.— Why should heav'n - banish'd souls thus love The cause and bounds of their exile , Where they as restless strangers stray ? And with such pain why should they reave That which they have no right to have , Which , with themselves ...
... leave.— Why should heav'n - banish'd souls thus love The cause and bounds of their exile , Where they as restless strangers stray ? And with such pain why should they reave That which they have no right to have , Which , with themselves ...
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... leaves that shook , And harmony of parts did bind . When , with a love none can express , That mutually happy pair , Melander and Celinda fair The season with their loves did bless . Walking thus tow'rds a pleasant grove , Which did ...
... leaves that shook , And harmony of parts did bind . When , with a love none can express , That mutually happy pair , Melander and Celinda fair The season with their loves did bless . Walking thus tow'rds a pleasant grove , Which did ...
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... The best attempts by mortals made Reflect on things which quickly fade ; Yet never will I men persuade To leave affections , where may shine Impressions of the love divine . SONG . [ In the Nice Valour . ] HENCE [ 45 ]
... The best attempts by mortals made Reflect on things which quickly fade ; Yet never will I men persuade To leave affections , where may shine Impressions of the love divine . SONG . [ In the Nice Valour . ] HENCE [ 45 ]
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... her sweet tongue , If these no other joys imply ? A golden gyve , a pleasing wrong . To be your own but one poor month , I'd give My youth , my fortune , and then leave to live . FRANCIS BEAUMONT . A CHARM . [ From his Poems [ 52 ]
... her sweet tongue , If these no other joys imply ? A golden gyve , a pleasing wrong . To be your own but one poor month , I'd give My youth , my fortune , and then leave to live . FRANCIS BEAUMONT . A CHARM . [ From his Poems [ 52 ]
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