Poems in English, 1530-1940: Edited, with Critical and Historical Notes and EssaysDavid Daiches, William Charvat |
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Page 45
... EARTH'S BLISS " Adieu , farewell earth's bliss , This world uncertain is . Fond are life's lustful joys , Death proves them all but toys ; None from his darts can fly . I am sick , I must die . Lord , have mercy on us ! Rich men , trust ...
... EARTH'S BLISS " Adieu , farewell earth's bliss , This world uncertain is . Fond are life's lustful joys , Death proves them all but toys ; None from his darts can fly . I am sick , I must die . Lord , have mercy on us ! Rich men , trust ...
Page 383
... earth and spherèd skies are riven ! I am borne darkly , fearfully , afar : Whilst burning through the inmost veil of Heaven , The soul of Adonais , like a star , Beacons from the abode where the Eternal are . 490 225 . CHORUS FROM ...
... earth and spherèd skies are riven ! I am borne darkly , fearfully , afar : Whilst burning through the inmost veil of Heaven , The soul of Adonais , like a star , Beacons from the abode where the Eternal are . 490 225 . CHORUS FROM ...
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... earth's midst , 40 Not though he be given his good , but will have in his youth greed ; Nor his deed to the daring , nor his king to the faithful But shall have his sorrow for sea - fare Whatever his lord will . He hath not heart for ...
... earth's midst , 40 Not though he be given his good , but will have in his youth greed ; Nor his deed to the daring , nor his king to the faithful But shall have his sorrow for sea - fare Whatever his lord will . He hath not heart for ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
HENRY HOWARD EARL OF SURREY 15161547 | 12 |
Come sleep O sleep the certain knot of peace 15 Stella oft sees the very face of woe | 18 |
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