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... once we know what happens we read the poems again because we get a pleasure from the pattern and shape of the story which the poetry gives . The rhythm and rhyme that form a pattern of sound , and the poet's dramatic and moving way of ...
... once we know what happens we read the poems again because we get a pleasure from the pattern and shape of the story which the poetry gives . The rhythm and rhyme that form a pattern of sound , and the poet's dramatic and moving way of ...
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... Once more a king he strode ; And heard the tinkling caravans Descend the mountain - road . He saw once more his dark - eyed queen Among her children stand ; They clasped his neck , they kissed his cheeks , They held him by the hand ...
... Once more a king he strode ; And heard the tinkling caravans Descend the mountain - road . He saw once more his dark - eyed queen Among her children stand ; They clasped his neck , they kissed his cheeks , They held him by the hand ...
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... once before you go 10 Call once yet ! In a voice that she will know : ' Margaret ! Margaret ! ' Children's voices should be dear ( Call once more ) to a mother's ear ; Children's voices , wild with pain- Surely she will come again ...
... once before you go 10 Call once yet ! In a voice that she will know : ' Margaret ! Margaret ! ' Children's voices should be dear ( Call once more ) to a mother's ear ; Children's voices , wild with pain- Surely she will come again ...
Contents
The Holy Well Anonymous | 1 |
Hiawathas Childhood H W Longfellow | 7 |
Hiawathas Wooing H W Longfellow | 13 |
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