The Poems of Ossian: To which are Prefixed a Preliminary Discourse and Dissertation on the Aera and Poems of OssianCrosby, 1862 - 492 pages |
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... heaven , when the fiery rays of the setting sun brightens its varied sides . They wooed me to their love , but my heart was silent , cold Indifference , like a brazen shield , covered my frozen heart . Fingal saw , he smiled , and ...
... heaven , when the fiery rays of the setting sun brightens its varied sides . They wooed me to their love , but my heart was silent , cold Indifference , like a brazen shield , covered my frozen heart . Fingal saw , he smiled , and ...
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... heaven - descended poesy , ' let the question take either way , still The harp in Selma was not idly strung , And long shall last the themes our poet sung . Feb. 1 1806 . Berrathon . PREFACE . WITHOUT increasing his genius , the author ...
... heaven - descended poesy , ' let the question take either way , still The harp in Selma was not idly strung , And long shall last the themes our poet sung . Feb. 1 1806 . Berrathon . PREFACE . WITHOUT increasing his genius , the author ...
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... heaven with their majestic light . In nought is Odin to the maid unkind , Her form scarce equals her exalted mind ; Awe leads her sacred steps where'er they move , And mankind worship where they dare not love . But mix'd with softness ...
... heaven with their majestic light . In nought is Odin to the maid unkind , Her form scarce equals her exalted mind ; Awe leads her sacred steps where'er they move , And mankind worship where they dare not love . But mix'd with softness ...
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... heaven , their magic and divination , were the same . The knowledge of the Druids in natu- ral causes , and the properties of certain things , the fruits of the experiments of ages , gained them a mighty reputation among the people ...
... heaven , their magic and divination , were the same . The knowledge of the Druids in natu- ral causes , and the properties of certain things , the fruits of the experiments of ages , gained them a mighty reputation among the people ...
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... heaven , " as lamenting a benefactor who had so liberally supplied them with prey ; " for boldly , " as he adds , " in the strife of swords did the breaker of helmets throw the spear of blood . " The poem concludes with sentiments of ...
... heaven , " as lamenting a benefactor who had so liberally supplied them with prey ; " for boldly , " as he adds , " in the strife of swords did the breaker of helmets throw the spear of blood . " The poem concludes with sentiments of ...
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