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, Volumen3 |
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The theatres alone seem to have been the refuge of genius ; indeed no period of
our history has produced so many models of dramatic excellence : but the
wretched spirit of criticism which prevailed in the closet , is evinced by the
multiplied ...
The theatres alone seem to have been the refuge of genius ; indeed no period of
our history has produced so many models of dramatic excellence : but the
wretched spirit of criticism which prevailed in the closet , is evinced by the
multiplied ...
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And where thou stept ~ sacred seems that place ! My solitary walks , my widow ' d
bed , My dreary sighs , my sheets oft bath ' d with tears , These can record the life
that I have led Since first sad news breath ' d death into mine ears ! I live but ...
And where thou stept ~ sacred seems that place ! My solitary walks , my widow ' d
bed , My dreary sighs , my sheets oft bath ' d with tears , These can record the life
that I have led Since first sad news breath ' d death into mine ears ! I live but ...
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So , whilst the courage hottest boils , And that our life seems best to be , It is with
danger compast still , * * Of which , though none it chance to kill , As nature fails ,
the body falls . Since , as a ship amidst the deeps , Or as an eagle through the ...
So , whilst the courage hottest boils , And that our life seems best to be , It is with
danger compast still , * * Of which , though none it chance to kill , As nature fails ,
the body falls . Since , as a ship amidst the deeps , Or as an eagle through the ...
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A collection of poems , partly written by him , partly by Sir Benjamin Ruddier , and
partly ( as it should seem ) transcribed from other writers , was published in 1660
, in one volume 8vo . If the following poem be really his , it is highly creditable to ...
A collection of poems , partly written by him , partly by Sir Benjamin Ruddier , and
partly ( as it should seem ) transcribed from other writers , was published in 1660
, in one volume 8vo . If the following poem be really his , it is highly creditable to ...
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When , with a love none can express , That mutually happy pair , Melander and
Celinda fair The season with their loves did bless . Walking thus tow ' rds a
pleasant grove , Which did , it seem ' d , in new delight The pleasures of the time
unite ...
When , with a love none can express , That mutually happy pair , Melander and
Celinda fair The season with their loves did bless . Walking thus tow ' rds a
pleasant grove , Which did , it seem ' d , in new delight The pleasures of the time
unite ...
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Página 223 - To ALTHEA FROM PRISON WHEN Love with unconfined wings Hovers within my gates, And my divine Althea brings To whisper at the grates ; When I lie tangled in her hair And fetter'd to her eye, The birds that wanton in the air Know no such liberty.
Página 23 - Sweet air blow soft, mount larks aloft To give my Love good-morrow ! Wings from the wind to please her mind Notes from the lark I'll borrow ; Bird prune thy wing, nightingale sing, To give my Love good-morrow ; To give my Love good-morrow Notes from them both I'll borrow.
Página 96 - THE glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There is no armour against fate ; Death lays his icy hand on kings. Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
Página 43 - Take, oh take those lips away, That so sweetly were forsworn; And those eyes, the break of day, Lights that do mislead the morn; But my kisses bring again, bring again, Seals of love, but seal'd in vain.
Página 196 - Why so pale and wan, fond lover? Prithee, why so pale? Will, when looking well can't move her, Looking ill prevail? Prithee, why so pale?
Página 178 - Now the bright morning star, day's harbinger, Comes dancing from the east, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip, and the pale primrose. Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire Mirth, and youth, and warm desire ; Woods and groves are of thy dressing, Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long.
Página 129 - Ask me no more whither doth haste The nightingale when May is past, For in your sweet dividing throat She winters and keeps warm her note. Ask me no more where Jove bestows, When June is past, the fading rose, For in your beauty's orient deep These flowers as in their causes, sleep.
Página 56 - Cause I see a woman kind; Or a well disposed nature Joined with a lovely feature? Be she meeker, kinder, than Turtle-dove or pelican, If she be not so to me, What care I how kind she be?
Página 223 - When (like committed Linnets) I With shriller throat shall sing The sweetness, Mercy, Majesty, And glories of my King ; When I shall voice aloud, how Good He is, how Great should be ; Enlarged Winds that curl the Flood, Know no such Liberty.
Página 348 - scape, Rivals and Falsehood soon appear In a more dreadful shape. By such degrees to joy they come, And are so long withstood, So slowly they receive the sum, It hardly does them good. 'Tis cruel to prolong a pain; And to defer a joy, Believe me, gentle Celemene, Offends the winged boy.