Kentish Poets. A series of writers in English poetry, natives or residents in the county of Kent; with specimens of their compositions and some account of their lives and writings. By R. F.1821 |
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... grace . Few of his pieces are original , and his translations frequently degrade the subjects from which they are taken . In his more elaborate compo- sitions he is less happy than in those of slighter fabric , and like many other ...
... grace . Few of his pieces are original , and his translations frequently degrade the subjects from which they are taken . In his more elaborate compo- sitions he is less happy than in those of slighter fabric , and like many other ...
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... grace . These are his defects . His . merits are considerable . He is the first English poet , Chaucer not excepted , whose works may be read at the present day without disgust . He is also the first of our poets who attempted a great ...
... grace . These are his defects . His . merits are considerable . He is the first English poet , Chaucer not excepted , whose works may be read at the present day without disgust . He is also the first of our poets who attempted a great ...
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... grace to me from thee there may proceed , But as rewarded , death for to be my meed . The Lover compareth his state to a Ship in a perilous storm tossed on the sea . My galley charged with forgetfulness , Thorough sharp seas in winter's ...
... grace to me from thee there may proceed , But as rewarded , death for to be my meed . The Lover compareth his state to a Ship in a perilous storm tossed on the sea . My galley charged with forgetfulness , Thorough sharp seas in winter's ...
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... grace In eloquence ; and cruelty to name Zeal of justice , and change in time and place ; . And he that suffereth offence without blame , Call him pitiful ; and him true and plain , That raileth reckless unto each man's shame ; Two of ...
... grace In eloquence ; and cruelty to name Zeal of justice , and change in time and place ; . And he that suffereth offence without blame , Call him pitiful ; and him true and plain , That raileth reckless unto each man's shame ; Two of ...
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... grace assured so , To live upright , and smile at fortune's choice . * " The meaning of this stanza is obscure . " In this grave resteth Wyatt , who , when living , could never rest in inaction . Who suffered not the disdain he ...
... grace assured so , To live upright , and smile at fortune's choice . * " The meaning of this stanza is obscure . " In this grave resteth Wyatt , who , when living , could never rest in inaction . Who suffered not the disdain he ...
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