The British Poets: Including Translations ...C. Whittingham, 1822 - Classical poetry |
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... fate of Cunningham . It is probable that he had already an inclination to try his skill as a performer ; and , as he was now a constant companion of actors , his inclina- tion was strengthened by their flattery , and he was easily ...
... fate of Cunningham . It is probable that he had already an inclination to try his skill as a performer ; and , as he was now a constant companion of actors , his inclina- tion was strengthened by their flattery , and he was easily ...
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... Fate I've learn'd to render vain : For whilst Integrity's her seat , The soul will sit serene . A raven , from some greedy vault , Amidst that cloister'd gloom , Bids me , and ' tis a solemn thought ! Reflect upon the tomb . The tomb ...
... Fate I've learn'd to render vain : For whilst Integrity's her seat , The soul will sit serene . A raven , from some greedy vault , Amidst that cloister'd gloom , Bids me , and ' tis a solemn thought ! Reflect upon the tomb . The tomb ...
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... fate Strikes the devoted victim to the ground ! What then avails Ambition's wide stretch'd wing , The schoolman's page , or pride of beauty's bloom ! The crape - clad hermit , and the rich - robed king , Level'd , lie mix'd promiscuous ...
... fate Strikes the devoted victim to the ground ! What then avails Ambition's wide stretch'd wing , The schoolman's page , or pride of beauty's bloom ! The crape - clad hermit , and the rich - robed king , Level'd , lie mix'd promiscuous ...
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... fate [ try ? Must monarchs , mix'd with common mortals , Is there no refuge ? -are the good , the great , The gracious , and the godlike , doom'd to die ? Must the gay court be changed for Horror's cave ? Must mighty kings that kept the ...
... fate [ try ? Must monarchs , mix'd with common mortals , Is there no refuge ? -are the good , the great , The gracious , and the godlike , doom'd to die ? Must the gay court be changed for Horror's cave ? Must mighty kings that kept the ...
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... fate shall ye share With George , as our glories advance- Through envy you'll sicken , -you'll droop , — you'll despair , And die - like the lilies of France . FORTUNE . An Apologue . Fabula narratur . JOVE and his senators , in sage ...
... fate shall ye share With George , as our glories advance- Through envy you'll sicken , -you'll droop , — you'll despair , And die - like the lilies of France . FORTUNE . An Apologue . Fabula narratur . JOVE and his senators , in sage ...
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