The Oxford Library of English Poetry: Sackville to KeatsJohn Wain Oxford University Press, 1986 - 511 pages |
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John Wain. Yet this of thee the wise may truly say : Thou from the virtuous nothing dost delay , And to be part of thee the wicked wisely pray . Great Negative , how vainly would the wise Inquire , define , distinguish , teach , devise ...
John Wain. Yet this of thee the wise may truly say : Thou from the virtuous nothing dost delay , And to be part of thee the wicked wisely pray . Great Negative , how vainly would the wise Inquire , define , distinguish , teach , devise ...
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... thee , I would love thee ; An thou were my ain thing How dearly I would love thee . Like bees that suck the morning dew , Frae flowers of sweetest scent and hue , Sae wad I dwell upon thy mow And gar the gods envý me . Sae lang ' s I ...
... thee , I would love thee ; An thou were my ain thing How dearly I would love thee . Like bees that suck the morning dew , Frae flowers of sweetest scent and hue , Sae wad I dwell upon thy mow And gar the gods envý me . Sae lang ' s I ...
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... thee ? Gave thee life , & bid thee feed By the stream & o'er the mead ; Gave thee clothing of delight , Softest clothing , wooly , bright ; Gave thee such a tender voice , Making all the vales rejoice ? Little Lamb , who made thee ...
... thee ? Gave thee life , & bid thee feed By the stream & o'er the mead ; Gave thee clothing of delight , Softest clothing , wooly , bright ; Gave thee such a tender voice , Making all the vales rejoice ? Little Lamb , who made thee ...
Contents
CHARLES SACKVILLE EARL Of Dorset 16381706 | 1 |
ANNE COUNTESS OF WINCHILSEA ?16601720 | 10 |
WILLIAM CONGREVE 16701729 | 19 |
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