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Page 185
... poem on the troubles of David , a most unequal poem , and in truth it may be said , not worth a great deal . Cowley had no epic power , but in this he had as fine a subject as Homer or Milton could have desired , and it is wonderful ...
... poem on the troubles of David , a most unequal poem , and in truth it may be said , not worth a great deal . Cowley had no epic power , but in this he had as fine a subject as Homer or Milton could have desired , and it is wonderful ...
Page 187
His Poem on Plants . To th ' active moon a quick brisk stroke he gave , To Saturn's string a touch more soft and grave . he motions straight and round , and swift , and slow , And short , and long , were mixt and woven so , Did in such ...
His Poem on Plants . To th ' active moon a quick brisk stroke he gave , To Saturn's string a touch more soft and grave . he motions straight and round , and swift , and slow , And short , and long , were mixt and woven so , Did in such ...
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... poets are few in whom faculties are not * 1. The Life and Death of Jason : a Poem . By William Morris . Bell and Daldy . 2. The Quest of the Sancgreall , the Sword of Kingship , and other Poems . By T. Westwood . John Russel Smith . 3 ...
... poets are few in whom faculties are not * 1. The Life and Death of Jason : a Poem . By William Morris . Bell and Daldy . 2. The Quest of the Sancgreall , the Sword of Kingship , and other Poems . By T. Westwood . John Russel Smith . 3 ...
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MISS BRADDON THE ILLUMINATED NEWGATE CALEN | 22 |
MOTLEYS UNITED NETHERLANDS | 40 |
ENGLISH MONKS AND MONKERY | 59 |
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