English Lyrics Chaucer to Poe 1340-1809 |
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... ( 115-127 ) . And , to pass to an extreme instance , what is more lyrical in sound and substance and spirit than the passages which I have excerpted from the English Bible ( 27-69 ) ? But ( and this is my contention ) the result PREFACE ix.
... ( 115-127 ) . And , to pass to an extreme instance , what is more lyrical in sound and substance and spirit than the passages which I have excerpted from the English Bible ( 27-69 ) ? But ( and this is my contention ) the result PREFACE ix.
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... sound ; and , in that yonder place , My lady first me took unto her grace . ' III A song of wordës but a few , Somewhat his woful herte for to light . And when he was from every mannës sight , With softë voice he , of his lady dear ...
... sound ; and , in that yonder place , My lady first me took unto her grace . ' III A song of wordës but a few , Somewhat his woful herte for to light . And when he was from every mannës sight , With softë voice he , of his lady dear ...
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... Timor Mortis conturbat me . The state of man does change and vary , Now sound , now sick , now blithe , now sary , Now dansand merry , now like to dee : - Timor Mortis conturbat me . No state in earth here standës sickir ; As with DUNBAR 5.
... Timor Mortis conturbat me . The state of man does change and vary , Now sound , now sick , now blithe , now sary , Now dansand merry , now like to dee : - Timor Mortis conturbat me . No state in earth here standës sickir ; As with DUNBAR 5.
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... sound of a trumpet . Sing praises to God , sing praises : Sing praises unto our King , sing praises . For God is the King of all the earth : Sing ye praises with understanding . God reigneth over the heathen ; God sitteth upon the ...
... sound of a trumpet . Sing praises to God , sing praises : Sing praises unto our King , sing praises . For God is the King of all the earth : Sing ye praises with understanding . God reigneth over the heathen ; God sitteth upon the ...
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... sound of the trumpet . He saith among the trumpets , Ha , ha ; And he smelleth the battle afar off , The thunder of the captains , and the shouting . Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom , And stretch her wings towards the south ? Doth the ...
... sound of the trumpet . He saith among the trumpets , Ha , ha ; And he smelleth the battle afar off , The thunder of the captains , and the shouting . Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom , And stretch her wings towards the south ? Doth the ...
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English Lyrics: Chaucer to Poe; 1340 1809 (Classic Reprint) William Ernest Henley No preview available - 2018 |
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