Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 31801 |
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... birds ' harmonious moan , Or the hoarse sobbings of the widow'd dove , Than those smooth whisperings near a prince's throne , Which good make doubtful , do the ill approve ! O how more sweet is zephyr's wholesome breath , And sighs ...
... birds ' harmonious moan , Or the hoarse sobbings of the widow'd dove , Than those smooth whisperings near a prince's throne , Which good make doubtful , do the ill approve ! O how more sweet is zephyr's wholesome breath , And sighs ...
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... whose breath embalm'd thy wholesome air Is gone , nor gold nor gems her can restore . Neglected virtue ! seasons go and come , While thine , forgot , lie closed in a tomb . SONNET TO THE NIGHTINGALE . SWEET bird , that sing'st [ 60 ]
... whose breath embalm'd thy wholesome air Is gone , nor gold nor gems her can restore . Neglected virtue ! seasons go and come , While thine , forgot , lie closed in a tomb . SONNET TO THE NIGHTINGALE . SWEET bird , that sing'st [ 60 ]
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English poets George Ellis. SONNET TO THE NIGHTINGALE . SWEET bird , that sing'st away the early hours , Of winters past , or coming , void of care , Well pleased with delights which present are ; Fair seasons , budding sprays , sweet ...
English poets George Ellis. SONNET TO THE NIGHTINGALE . SWEET bird , that sing'st away the early hours , Of winters past , or coming , void of care , Well pleased with delights which present are ; Fair seasons , budding sprays , sweet ...
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... bird's sonnetting , Notes that make the echoes long : But when Astra tunes her voice , All the mirthful birds rejoice , And are list'ning to her song , Fairly spreads the damask rose , Whose rare mixture doth disclose Beauties , pencils ...
... bird's sonnetting , Notes that make the echoes long : But when Astra tunes her voice , All the mirthful birds rejoice , And are list'ning to her song , Fairly spreads the damask rose , Whose rare mixture doth disclose Beauties , pencils ...
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... Birds make happy every grove , She each bird when she doth sing ; Phoebus heat to earth doth bring , She makes marble fall in love . THE SYREN'S SONG . [ In the Inner Temple Mask . ] STEER , hither steer , your winged pines , All beaten ...
... Birds make happy every grove , She each bird when she doth sing ; Phoebus heat to earth doth bring , She makes marble fall in love . THE SYREN'S SONG . [ In the Inner Temple Mask . ] STEER , hither steer , your winged pines , All beaten ...
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