Poems in English, 1530-1940: Edited, with Critical and Historical Notes and EssaysDavid Daiches, William Charvat |
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... waves its withered ears ; Rank weeds , that every art and care defy , Reign o'er the land , and rob the blighted rye : There thistles stretch their prickly arms afar , And to the ragged infant threaten war ; There poppies , nodding ...
... waves its withered ears ; Rank weeds , that every art and care defy , Reign o'er the land , and rob the blighted rye : There thistles stretch their prickly arms afar , And to the ragged infant threaten war ; There poppies , nodding ...
Page 262
... waves run high , On the tossed vessel bend their eager eye , Which to their coast directs its venturous way ; Theirs , or the ocean's , miserable prey . As on their neighbouring beach yon swallows stand , And wait for favouring winds to ...
... waves run high , On the tossed vessel bend their eager eye , Which to their coast directs its venturous way ; Theirs , or the ocean's , miserable prey . As on their neighbouring beach yon swallows stand , And wait for favouring winds to ...
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... waves breaking on cold gray stones are obviously enough symbols of “ thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears , " but the simple and direct quality of the poem makes this obviousness appro- priate . Having introduced the sea , the ...
... waves breaking on cold gray stones are obviously enough symbols of “ thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears , " but the simple and direct quality of the poem makes this obviousness appro- priate . Having introduced the sea , the ...
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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