The Children's Poets: Analyses and Appraisals of the Greatest English and American Poets for Children, for Use in Normal Schools, Library Schools, and Homes |
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... never loses its power nor their beauty its luster . The stream never runs dry , though its sparkling waters have refreshed generations of children ; the magic vial never loses its virtue , however long exposed to the common air ; the ...
... never loses its power nor their beauty its luster . The stream never runs dry , though its sparkling waters have refreshed generations of children ; the magic vial never loses its virtue , however long exposed to the common air ; the ...
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... Never , never can it be ! And can He who smiles on all Hear the wren with sorrows small , Hear the small bird's grief and care , Hear the woes that infants bear- And not sit beside the nest , Pouring pity in their breast , And not sit ...
... Never , never can it be ! And can He who smiles on all Hear the wren with sorrows small , Hear the small bird's grief and care , Hear the woes that infants bear- And not sit beside the nest , Pouring pity in their breast , And not sit ...
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... Never , never can it be ! He doth give His joy to all : He becomes an infant small , He becomes a man of woe , He doth feel the sorrow too . Think not thou canst sigh a sigh , And thy Maker is not by : Think not thou canst weep a tear ...
... Never , never can it be ! He doth give His joy to all : He becomes an infant small , He becomes a man of woe , He doth feel the sorrow too . Think not thou canst sigh a sigh , And thy Maker is not by : Think not thou canst weep a tear ...
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CHAPTER PAGE I CHILDRENS POETRY AND CHILDRENS POETS | 1 |
MOTHER GOOSE | 11 |
ANN AND JANE TAYLOR | 49 |
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