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. |
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Page 87
This volume , " says Wood , “ is reputed to have been written in compliment to the
Lady Rich . ” It was first printed in quarto in 1591. There are , however , positive
proofs that Stella and Lady Rich was one and the same person , in the Poems ...
This volume , " says Wood , “ is reputed to have been written in compliment to the
Lady Rich . ” It was first printed in quarto in 1591. There are , however , positive
proofs that Stella and Lady Rich was one and the same person , in the Poems ...
Page 88
Rich in the treasure of deserv'd renown , Rich in the riches of a royal heart ; Rich
in those gifts that give the eternal crown ; Who though most rich in these and
every part Which makes the patents of true worldly bliss , Hath no misfortune , but
...
Rich in the treasure of deserv'd renown , Rich in the riches of a royal heart ; Rich
in those gifts that give the eternal crown ; Who though most rich in these and
every part Which makes the patents of true worldly bliss , Hath no misfortune , but
...
Page 130
marbetween the Lord Rich ånd his fair lady by ' mutual consent ; ' but , because
Mountjoy Earl of Devonshire ried her while her lord lived , the King was so much
displeased , as it broke the Earl's heart ; for his Majesty told him that “ he had ...
marbetween the Lord Rich ånd his fair lady by ' mutual consent ; ' but , because
Mountjoy Earl of Devonshire ried her while her lord lived , the King was so much
displeased , as it broke the Earl's heart ; for his Majesty told him that “ he had ...
Page 131
The adage of " fortes creantur fortibus , ” may be very safely extended to the
natural Duo endowments of form and features ; Lady Rich was without doubt
remarkable for personal beauty , her two sons by Lord Rich , who make so
conspicuous ...
The adage of " fortes creantur fortibus , ” may be very safely extended to the
natural Duo endowments of form and features ; Lady Rich was without doubt
remarkable for personal beauty , her two sons by Lord Rich , who make so
conspicuous ...
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The shepherds of rich flocks rehearse , And to their pipes chaunt rural verse :
Seeking his god - head to appease , Whom flocks and hills Arcadian please .
These times do thirsty seasons send ; But if thou Virgil , Cæsar's friend , Calenian
...
The shepherds of rich flocks rehearse , And to their pipes chaunt rural verse :
Seeking his god - head to appease , Whom flocks and hills Arcadian please .
These times do thirsty seasons send ; But if thou Virgil , Cæsar's friend , Calenian
...
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