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His “ Ode for Music , " written and published in 1769 , marks the close of his poetical activities . Gray's life was now fast drawing to a close . For several years he had been afflicted with the gout , which was hereditary , and he ...
His “ Ode for Music , " written and published in 1769 , marks the close of his poetical activities . Gray's life was now fast drawing to a close . For several years he had been afflicted with the gout , which was hereditary , and he ...
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... by insanity in 1773 , he was in the midst of sympathetic friends whose kind treatment soon restored him . He and Newton became close associates , and together they wrote the celebrated Olney Hymns , which were published in 1779 .
... by insanity in 1773 , he was in the midst of sympathetic friends whose kind treatment soon restored him . He and Newton became close associates , and together they wrote the celebrated Olney Hymns , which were published in 1779 .
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3 “ Fill high the sparkling bowl , o The rich repast prepare , Reft of a crown , he yet may share the feast : Close by the regal chair 80 Fell Thirst and Famine scowl A baleful smile upon their baffled guest . Heard ye the din of battle ...
3 “ Fill high the sparkling bowl , o The rich repast prepare , Reft of a crown , he yet may share the feast : Close by the regal chair 80 Fell Thirst and Famine scowl A baleful smile upon their baffled guest . Heard ye the din of battle ...
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Shafts for shuttles , dipt in gore , Shoot the trembling cords along . Sword , that once a monarch bore , Keep the tissue close and strong . 15 Mista , black terrific maid , Sangrida , and Hilda 28 GRAY'S POEMS The Fatal Sisters.
Shafts for shuttles , dipt in gore , Shoot the trembling cords along . Sword , that once a monarch bore , Keep the tissue close and strong . 15 Mista , black terrific maid , Sangrida , and Hilda 28 GRAY'S POEMS The Fatal Sisters.
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Now my weary lips I close : Leave me , leave me to repose . ODIN 60 Prophetess , my spell obey , Once again arise , and say , Who the avenger of his guilt , By whom shall Hoder's blood be spilt ? PROPHETESS In the caverns of the west ...
Now my weary lips I close : Leave me , leave me to repose . ODIN 60 Prophetess , my spell obey , Once again arise , and say , Who the avenger of his guilt , By whom shall Hoder's blood be spilt ? PROPHETESS In the caverns of the west ...
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| Title | Elegy Written in a Country Church-yard and Other Poems Macmillian's pocket American and English classics |
| Author | Thomas Gray |
| Publisher | Macmillan, 1909 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Length | 268 pages |
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