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 21801 |
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... ' force , let them elsewhere resort . Our rusty sword with rest , shall first his edge employ , To pull their tops that seek such change , and gape for joy . WEBSTER , ALIAS GEORGE PUTTENHAM , Published " the Arte [ 135 ]
... ' force , let them elsewhere resort . Our rusty sword with rest , shall first his edge employ , To pull their tops that seek such change , and gape for joy . WEBSTER , ALIAS GEORGE PUTTENHAM , Published " the Arte [ 135 ]
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... there- fore , Go , go , go ! seek some other - where , importune me no more ! How many weeping eyes I made to pine in woe , How many sighing hearts , I have not skill to show . But I the prouder grew , and still thus spake [ 137 ]
... there- fore , Go , go , go ! seek some other - where , importune me no more ! How many weeping eyes I made to pine in woe , How many sighing hearts , I have not skill to show . But I the prouder grew , and still thus spake [ 137 ]
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... seek some other - where , importune me no more ! Then spake brave Venus ' son , that brave victorious boy , Saying , " you dainty dame , for that you be so coy , " I will so pull your plumes , as you shall say no " more- " Go , go , go , ...
... seek some other - where , importune me no more ! Then spake brave Venus ' son , that brave victorious boy , Saying , " you dainty dame , for that you be so coy , " I will so pull your plumes , as you shall say no " more- " Go , go , go , ...
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... seek what things to indite . If I should write rashly what comes in my brain , It might be such matter as likes you not best : And rather I would great sorrow sustain Than not to fulfill your lawful request . Two dangers most doubtful ...
... seek what things to indite . If I should write rashly what comes in my brain , It might be such matter as likes you not best : And rather I would great sorrow sustain Than not to fulfill your lawful request . Two dangers most doubtful ...
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English poets George Ellis. Wherefore , by perforce , I am forced to seek This slender device to serve for my shield . Since nothing ye give me to busy my brain , No thing but your nothing of me can ye crave . Wherefore now receive your ...
English poets George Ellis. Wherefore , by perforce , I am forced to seek This slender device to serve for my shield . Since nothing ye give me to busy my brain , No thing but your nothing of me can ye crave . Wherefore now receive your ...
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