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Page 147
... head where late it grew ) That while my nostrils draw the vital air , This hand , which won it , shall forever wear . " He spoke , and speaking , in proud triumph spread The long - contended honors of her head . But Umbriel , hateful ...
... head where late it grew ) That while my nostrils draw the vital air , This hand , which won it , shall forever wear . " He spoke , and speaking , in proud triumph spread The long - contended honors of her head . But Umbriel , hateful ...
Page 241
... head ; but this time all the blade , like glass , Sprang in a thousand shivers on the helm , And in his hand the hilt remained alone . Then Rustum raised his head ; his dreadful eyes Glared , and he shook on high his menacing spear ...
... head ; but this time all the blade , like glass , Sprang in a thousand shivers on the helm , And in his hand the hilt remained alone . Then Rustum raised his head ; his dreadful eyes Glared , and he shook on high his menacing spear ...
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... head bowing to the ground and mane Sweeping the dust , came near , and in mute woe First to the one , then to the other moved His head , as if inquiring what their grief Might mean ; and from his dark , compassionate eyes , The big warm ...
... head bowing to the ground and mane Sweeping the dust , came near , and in mute woe First to the one , then to the other moved His head , as if inquiring what their grief Might mean ; and from his dark , compassionate eyes , The big warm ...
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PREFACE | 1 |
INTRODUCTION TO NARRATIVE POETRY | 38 |
EDMUND SPENSER | 42 |
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