Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Band 31801 |
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... FIERCE tyrant , Death , that in thy wrath didst take One half of me , and left an half behind , Take this to thee , or give me th ' other back , Be altogether cruel , or all kind : For whilst I live , thou canst not wholly die- [ 26 ]
... FIERCE tyrant , Death , that in thy wrath didst take One half of me , and left an half behind , Take this to thee , or give me th ' other back , Be altogether cruel , or all kind : For whilst I live , thou canst not wholly die- [ 26 ]
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English poets George Ellis. For whilst I live , thou canst not wholly die- -O ! even in spite of death , yet still my choice ! Oft , with Imagination's love - quick eye I think I see thee , and I hear thy voice . And to content my ...
English poets George Ellis. For whilst I live , thou canst not wholly die- -O ! even in spite of death , yet still my choice ! Oft , with Imagination's love - quick eye I think I see thee , and I hear thy voice . And to content my ...
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... whilst it beauties rare array , Doth then enjoy the least repose ; When , virgin - like , it blush we see , Then is't of every hand the prey , And by each wind is blown away ; Yea , though from violence ' scaped free , * * * Yet doth it ...
... whilst it beauties rare array , Doth then enjoy the least repose ; When , virgin - like , it blush we see , Then is't of every hand the prey , And by each wind is blown away ; Yea , though from violence ' scaped free , * * * Yet doth it ...
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... while , As summer's beauties , must decay , And can give nought except the grave ? SONG . [ From the Aurora . ] O WOULD to God a way were found , That by some secret sympathy unknown , My fair my fancy's depth might sound , And know my ...
... while , As summer's beauties , must decay , And can give nought except the grave ? SONG . [ From the Aurora . ] O WOULD to God a way were found , That by some secret sympathy unknown , My fair my fancy's depth might sound , And know my ...
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... While down into his heart the sugar'd poison slips . Oft in a voice he creeps down thro ' the ear , Oft from a blushing cheek he lights his fire : Oft shrouds his golden flame in likest hair ; Oft in a soft smooth skin doth close retire ...
... While down into his heart the sugar'd poison slips . Oft in a voice he creeps down thro ' the ear , Oft from a blushing cheek he lights his fire : Oft shrouds his golden flame in likest hair ; Oft in a soft smooth skin doth close retire ...
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