Poems, Volume 1W. Wilson, 1821 - Poets, English |
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... ... 183 The Rose 186 ..... The Dores 186 A Fable 188 A Comparison 189 Another , addressed to a Young Lady 190 The Poet's New Year's Gift ... 190 Ode to Apollo 191 page Pairing Time anticipated ...... 192 The Dog and the.
... ... 183 The Rose 186 ..... The Dores 186 A Fable 188 A Comparison 189 Another , addressed to a Young Lady 190 The Poet's New Year's Gift ... 190 Ode to Apollo 191 page Pairing Time anticipated ...... 192 The Dog and the.
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... poet's boast ) The lie that flatters I abhor the most . Those arts be their's , who hate his gentle reign , But he that loves him has no need to feign . A. Your smooth eulogium to one crown addressed , Seems to imply a censure on the ...
... poet's boast ) The lie that flatters I abhor the most . Those arts be their's , who hate his gentle reign , But he that loves him has no need to feign . A. Your smooth eulogium to one crown addressed , Seems to imply a censure on the ...
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... Poets , of all men , ever least regret Increasing taxes and the nation's debt . Could you contrive the payment , and ... poet's tongue , I hear as mute as if a syren sung . Or tell me , if you can , what power maintains A Briton's scorn ...
... Poets , of all men , ever least regret Increasing taxes and the nation's debt . Could you contrive the payment , and ... poet's tongue , I hear as mute as if a syren sung . Or tell me , if you can , what power maintains A Briton's scorn ...
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... poet's muse , his passion and his theme ; Genius is thine , and thou art fancy's nurse ; Lost without thee , th ' ennobling powers of verse ; Heroic song from thy free touch acquires Its clearest tone , the rapture it inspires ; Place ...
... poet's muse , his passion and his theme ; Genius is thine , and thou art fancy's nurse ; Lost without thee , th ' ennobling powers of verse ; Heroic song from thy free touch acquires Its clearest tone , the rapture it inspires ; Place ...
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... poet's heart ; he looks to distant storms ; He hears the thunder ere the tempest lowers ; And armed with strength ... poet was the same ; Hence British poets too the priesthood shared , And every hallowed druid was a bard . But no ...
... poet's heart ; he looks to distant storms ; He hears the thunder ere the tempest lowers ; And armed with strength ... poet was the same ; Hence British poets too the priesthood shared , And every hallowed druid was a bard . But no ...
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