The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author, Volumes 1-2Phillips, Sampson, 1852 - 616 pages |
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... once had beauty , titles , wealth and fame ; How lov'd , how honour'd once , avails thee not , To whom related , or by whom begot ; A heap of dust alone remains of thee ; " Tis all thou art , and all the proud shall be ! No poem of our ...
... once had beauty , titles , wealth and fame ; How lov'd , how honour'd once , avails thee not , To whom related , or by whom begot ; A heap of dust alone remains of thee ; " Tis all thou art , and all the proud shall be ! No poem of our ...
Page 43
... Once I was skill'd in every herb that grew , And every plant that drinks the morning dew Ah , wretched shepherd ! what avails thy art , To cure thy lambs , but not to heal thy heart ! Let other swains attend the rural care , Feed fairer ...
... Once I was skill'd in every herb that grew , And every plant that drinks the morning dew Ah , wretched shepherd ! what avails thy art , To cure thy lambs , but not to heal thy heart ! Let other swains attend the rural care , Feed fairer ...
Page 49
... once she taught the shore : Now Daphne's dead , and pleasure is no more ! No grateful dews descend from evening skies , Nor morning odours from the flowers arise ; No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field , Nor fragrant herbs their ...
... once she taught the shore : Now Daphne's dead , and pleasure is no more ! No grateful dews descend from evening skies , Nor morning odours from the flowers arise ; No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field , Nor fragrant herbs their ...
Page 53
... once perplex'd with thorn , The spiry fir and shapely box adorn : 75 To leafless shrubs the flowery palms succeed , And odorous myrtle to the noisome weed . The lambs with wolves shall graze the verdant mead And boys in flowery bands ...
... once perplex'd with thorn , The spiry fir and shapely box adorn : 75 To leafless shrubs the flowery palms succeed , And odorous myrtle to the noisome weed . The lambs with wolves shall graze the verdant mead And boys in flowery bands ...
Page 54
... once the Monarch's and the Muses ' seats , Invite my lays . Be present , sylvan maids ! Unlock your springs and open all your shades . ( 1 ) Ch . Ix . ver . 4. ( 2 ) Ch . lx . ver . 3. ( 3 ) Ch . 1x . ver . 6 ( 4 ) Ch . Ix . ver . 19 ...
... once the Monarch's and the Muses ' seats , Invite my lays . Be present , sylvan maids ! Unlock your springs and open all your shades . ( 1 ) Ch . Ix . ver . 4. ( 2 ) Ch . lx . ver . 3. ( 3 ) Ch . 1x . ver . 6 ( 4 ) Ch . Ix . ver . 19 ...
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