English Prose and Poetry: Selected and AnnotatedGinn, 1938 - 882 pages |
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Page xxvi
... stood the courts of stone . Hotly within , The stream flowed with its mighty surge . The wall Surrounded all with its bright bosom ; there The baths stood , hot within its heart .... 35 My home was on the beach near the sea - shore ...
... stood the courts of stone . Hotly within , The stream flowed with its mighty surge . The wall Surrounded all with its bright bosom ; there The baths stood , hot within its heart .... 35 My home was on the beach near the sea - shore ...
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... stood , The East - Saxon vanguard and the invading army ; 70 Nor was either able to injure the other Unless someone fell by chance flight of an arrow . The tide went out ; waiting stood the Vikings , The sea - men arrayed ready for the ...
... stood , The East - Saxon vanguard and the invading army ; 70 Nor was either able to injure the other Unless someone fell by chance flight of an arrow . The tide went out ; waiting stood the Vikings , The sea - men arrayed ready for the ...
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... stood , and called 300 His legions , angel forms , who lay entranced , Thick as autumnal leaves that strow the brooks In Vallombrosa , where the Etrurian shades High over - arched embower ; or scattered sedge Afloat , when with fierce ...
... stood , and called 300 His legions , angel forms , who lay entranced , Thick as autumnal leaves that strow the brooks In Vallombrosa , where the Etrurian shades High over - arched embower ; or scattered sedge Afloat , when with fierce ...
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BEOWULF | 28 |
Cynewulf and Cyneheard | 34 |
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