Poems in English, 1530-1940: Edited, with Critical and Historical Notes and EssaysDavid Daiches, William Charvat |
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... never saw sight That perfectly tell can The nature of the light . Alas , how should I then , That never tasted but sour , But do as I began , Continually to lour ? But yet perchance some chance May chance to change my tune , And when ...
... never saw sight That perfectly tell can The nature of the light . Alas , how should I then , That never tasted but sour , But do as I began , Continually to lour ? But yet perchance some chance May chance to change my tune , And when ...
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... NEVER SEEK TO TELL THY LOVE Never seek to tell thy love , Love that never told can be ; For the gentle wind does move Silently , invisibly . I told my love , I told my love , I told her all my heart ; Trembling , cold , in ghastly fears ...
... NEVER SEEK TO TELL THY LOVE Never seek to tell thy love , Love that never told can be ; For the gentle wind does move Silently , invisibly . I told my love , I told my love , I told her all my heart ; Trembling , cold , in ghastly fears ...
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... never deeply felt , nor clearly will'd , Whose insight never has borne fruit in deeds , Whose vague resolves never have been fulfill'd ; For whom each year we see Breeds new beginnings , disappointments new ; Who hesitate and falter ...
... never deeply felt , nor clearly will'd , Whose insight never has borne fruit in deeds , Whose vague resolves never have been fulfill'd ; For whom each year we see Breeds new beginnings , disappointments new ; Who hesitate and falter ...
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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