The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper, Volume 17Alexander Chalmers J. Johnson, 1810 - English poetry |
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... Pausanias , in his Laconics , considers the defence of Thermopyla by Leonidas , as an action superior to any achieved by his contemporaries , and to all the exploits of preceding ages . " Never , ” says he , " had Xerxes beheld Greece ...
... Pausanias , in his Laconics , considers the defence of Thermopyla by Leonidas , as an action superior to any achieved by his contemporaries , and to all the exploits of preceding ages . " Never , ” says he , " had Xerxes beheld Greece ...
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... Pausanias , arrogant and stern , O'erlooks my suff'rings . Feeling what I fear For thee and others , I must droop , my friend . ” To him the bard , in these sententious strains : " Not endless sunshine is the lot of man , Nor ever ...
... Pausanias , arrogant and stern , O'erlooks my suff'rings . Feeling what I fear For thee and others , I must droop , my friend . ” To him the bard , in these sententious strains : " Not endless sunshine is the lot of man , Nor ever ...
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... Pausanias , guardian to the minor king , Son of divine Leonidas , disdains Our just complaint : the Ephori confine To this contracted region all their care , Save Aëmnestus . Gen'rous oft he mourn'd ; In vain his torpid colleagues he ...
... Pausanias , guardian to the minor king , Son of divine Leonidas , disdains Our just complaint : the Ephori confine To this contracted region all their care , Save Aëmnestus . Gen'rous oft he mourn'd ; In vain his torpid colleagues he ...
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... Pausanias proud , and summon to the field That selfish breed so martial , yet so cold To public welfare . Let me next prefer To thy benignity a fervent suit . " He straight withdrew , and reappearing led Two little damsels humble in ...
... Pausanias proud , and summon to the field That selfish breed so martial , yet so cold To public welfare . Let me next prefer To thy benignity a fervent suit . " He straight withdrew , and reappearing led Two little damsels humble in ...
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... Pausanias present proudly thus replied : " Hast thou not heard , the Hyacinthian rites Employ the Spartans ? shall the heads of Greece Be question'd , be directed when to act By you Athenians ? your inferior state May wait our leisure ...
... Pausanias present proudly thus replied : " Hast thou not heard , the Hyacinthian rites Employ the Spartans ? shall the heads of Greece Be question'd , be directed when to act By you Athenians ? your inferior state May wait our leisure ...
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