The Art of Poetry on a New Plan, Volume 2Gregg, 1969 - Poetry |
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... ftill his theme ; But royal fcandal his delight fupreme . Long had he liv'd the fcorn of ev'ry Greek , Vext when he spoke , yet ftill they heard him speak . Sharp was his voice ; which , in the shrilleft tone , Thus with injurious ...
... ftill his theme ; But royal fcandal his delight fupreme . Long had he liv'd the fcorn of ev'ry Greek , Vext when he spoke , yet ftill they heard him speak . Sharp was his voice ; which , in the shrilleft tone , Thus with injurious ...
Page 219
... ftill one comfort in his foul may He hears his fon ftill lives to glad his eyes ; And hearing ftill may hope , a better day May L 2 Of the EPIC or HEROIC POEM . 219 to him for protection and relief in his extreme diftrefs...
... ftill one comfort in his foul may He hears his fon ftill lives to glad his eyes ; And hearing ftill may hope , a better day May L 2 Of the EPIC or HEROIC POEM . 219 to him for protection and relief in his extreme diftrefs...
Page 220
... ftill he lay ) The old man's cheek he gently turn'd away . Now each by turns indulg'd the gush of woe ; And now the mingled tides together flow : ' T'his low on earth , that gently bending o'er , A father one , and one a ion deplore ...
... ftill he lay ) The old man's cheek he gently turn'd away . Now each by turns indulg'd the gush of woe ; And now the mingled tides together flow : ' T'his low on earth , that gently bending o'er , A father one , and one a ion deplore ...
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