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... round eye , and other features of his personal appearance , are minutely and humorously described by the same author in the ' Banquet . ' I WILL sing a Greek , the wisest Of the land where wisdom grew Native to the soil , and beauty ...
... round eye , and other features of his personal appearance , are minutely and humorously described by the same author in the ' Banquet . ' I WILL sing a Greek , the wisest Of the land where wisdom grew Native to the soil , and beauty ...
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... round eye Looking blithely round ; and ever He was centre of the ring Where the talk was swift and clever . There , like bees around a hive Buzzing in bright summer weather , Flocked , to hear his glib discourse , Sophist , sage , and ...
... round eye Looking blithely round ; and ever He was centre of the ring Where the talk was swift and clever . There , like bees around a hive Buzzing in bright summer weather , Flocked , to hear his glib discourse , Sophist , sage , and ...
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John Stuart Blackie. And flung his war - gear off , and gaily Round Pelides ' grassy mound Rode three times ; and with his captains In devout self - dedication Crowned his tomb with bloom of flowers , And poured sweet oil of consecration ...
John Stuart Blackie. And flung his war - gear off , and gaily Round Pelides ' grassy mound Rode three times ; and with his captains In devout self - dedication Crowned his tomb with bloom of flowers , And poured sweet oil of consecration ...
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... round . Some drew back but ALEXANDER Knew not back ; and as on wings , Up the steep - faced Bactrian fastness Deftly climbs , and bravely brings Fair Roxana , blooming daughter Of the king , to be his bride . What remained ? Paropamisus ...
... round . Some drew back but ALEXANDER Knew not back ; and as on wings , Up the steep - faced Bactrian fastness Deftly climbs , and bravely brings Fair Roxana , blooming daughter Of the king , to be his bride . What remained ? Paropamisus ...
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... with briny tides , Can maintain their rocky townships Where great CESAR's soul presides . Utmost Britain , Gaul's last refuge , Now his foot of venture knows : Where the sea - mews round the white cliffs Sweep CÆSAR . 45.
... with briny tides , Can maintain their rocky townships Where great CESAR's soul presides . Utmost Britain , Gaul's last refuge , Now his foot of venture knows : Where the sea - mews round the white cliffs Sweep CÆSAR . 45.
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