Select Works of the British Poets: In a Chronological Series from Southey to Croly: with Biographical and Critical Notices, Volume 1 |
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... deep distress to sing Than ever trembled from the vocal string . No pomp of battle swells th ' exalted strain , Nor gleaming arms ring dreadful on the plain : But , o'er the scene while pale Remembrance weeps , Fate with fell triumph ...
... deep distress to sing Than ever trembled from the vocal string . No pomp of battle swells th ' exalted strain , Nor gleaming arms ring dreadful on the plain : But , o'er the scene while pale Remembrance weeps , Fate with fell triumph ...
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... deep impell'd By guiding winds , her course for Venice held ; Of famed Britannia were the gallant crew , And from that isle her name the vessel drew . The wayward steps of Fortune that delude Fall of to ruin , eager they pursued ; And ...
... deep impell'd By guiding winds , her course for Venice held ; Of famed Britannia were the gallant crew , And from that isle her name the vessel drew . The wayward steps of Fortune that delude Fall of to ruin , eager they pursued ; And ...
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... deep , O'er bar * and shelf the watery path they sound With dextrous arm ; sagacious of the ground ! Fearless they combat every hostile wind , Wheeling in mazy tracks with course inclined . Expert to moor , where terrors line the road ...
... deep , O'er bar * and shelf the watery path they sound With dextrous arm ; sagacious of the ground ! Fearless they combat every hostile wind , Wheeling in mazy tracks with course inclined . Expert to moor , where terrors line the road ...
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... deep ! Where Fate and Ruin sad dominion keep ; Though tyrant duty o'er me threat'ning stands , And claims obedience to her stern commands ; Should Fortune cruel or auspicious prove , Her smile or frown shall never change my love ! My ...
... deep ! Where Fate and Ruin sad dominion keep ; Though tyrant duty o'er me threat'ning stands , And claims obedience to her stern commands ; Should Fortune cruel or auspicious prove , Her smile or frown shall never change my love ! My ...
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... Deep midnight now involves the livid skies , While infant breezes from the shore arise . The waning moon , behind a watery shroud , Pale glimmer'd o'er the long - protracted cloud ; A mighty ring around her silver throne , With parting ...
... Deep midnight now involves the livid skies , While infant breezes from the shore arise . The waning moon , behind a watery shroud , Pale glimmer'd o'er the long - protracted cloud ; A mighty ring around her silver throne , With parting ...
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