The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: To which is Prefixed the Life of the AuthorCrissy & Markley, 1853 - 484 pages |
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Page xxiv
... gave was younger and less captious , waited on the lady , no credit to his prediction , till in time I saw it ac- who , when he came to her , asked- “ What , is he complished . The shafts of satire were directed not dead yet ? " She is ...
... gave was younger and less captious , waited on the lady , no credit to his prediction , till in time I saw it ac- who , when he came to her , asked- “ What , is he complished . The shafts of satire were directed not dead yet ? " She is ...
Page xxx
... gave him a clean transcript , which he sent some ren topic ; he never exchanged praise for money , time afterwards to me for the press , with almost nor opened a shop of condolence or congratulation . every line written twice over a ...
... gave him a clean transcript , which he sent some ren topic ; he never exchanged praise for money , time afterwards to me for the press , with almost nor opened a shop of condolence or congratulation . every line written twice over a ...
Page 49
... gave thee suck , and savage tigers fed : Thou wert from Etna's burning entrails torn , Got by fierce whirlwinds , and in thunder born . Resound , ye hills , resound my mournful lay ! Farewell , ye woods ; adieu , the light of day ; One ...
... gave thee suck , and savage tigers fed : Thou wert from Etna's burning entrails torn , Got by fierce whirlwinds , and in thunder born . Resound , ye hills , resound my mournful lay ! Farewell , ye woods ; adieu , the light of day ; One ...
Page 65
... gave ear , and granted half his prayer ; The rest the winds dispersed in empty air . But now secure the painted vessel glides , The sun - beams trembling on the floating tides : While melting music steals upon the sky , And soften'd ...
... gave ear , and granted half his prayer ; The rest the winds dispersed in empty air . But now secure the painted vessel glides , The sun - beams trembling on the floating tides : While melting music steals upon the sky , And soften'd ...
Page 66
... gave the ball , or paid the visit last ; One speaks the glory of a British queen , And one describes a charming Indian screen ; A third interprets motions , looks , and eyes ; At every word a reputation dies . Snuff , or the fan ...
... gave the ball , or paid the visit last ; One speaks the glory of a British queen , And one describes a charming Indian screen ; A third interprets motions , looks , and eyes ; At every word a reputation dies . Snuff , or the fan ...
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