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... 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 ...
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... 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 could carry all he knew . But past is all his fame ; -the very spot , Where many a time he triumphed , is forgot . Near yonder thorn , that lifts its head on high , Where once the sign - post caught the passing eye , Low lies that ...
... head could carry all he knew . But past is all his fame ; -the very spot , Where many a time he triumphed , is forgot . Near yonder thorn , that lifts its head on high , Where once the sign - post caught the passing eye , Low lies that ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION I | 1 |
INTRODUCTION TO NARRATIVE POETRY | 37 |
EDMUND SPENSER | 42 |
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