The Oxford Library of English Poetry: Sackville to KeatsJohn Wain Oxford University Press, 1986 - 511 pages |
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... Lady to Her Ancient Lover ANCIENT person , for whom I All the flattering youth defy , Long be it ere thou grow old , Aching , shaking , crazy , cold ; But still continue as thou art , Ancient person of my heart . On thy withered lips ...
... Lady to Her Ancient Lover ANCIENT person , for whom I All the flattering youth defy , Long be it ere thou grow old , Aching , shaking , crazy , cold ; But still continue as thou art , Ancient person of my heart . On thy withered lips ...
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... Lady ! Joy that ne'er was given , Save to the pure , and in their purest hour , Life , and Life's Effluence , cloud at once and shower , Joy , Lady ! is the spirit and the power , Which wedding nature to us gives in dower , A new Earth ...
... Lady ! Joy that ne'er was given , Save to the pure , and in their purest hour , Life , and Life's Effluence , cloud at once and shower , Joy , Lady ! is the spirit and the power , Which wedding nature to us gives in dower , A new Earth ...
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... lady in the land . CXVII Her hair , I said , was auburn ; but her eyes Were black as death , their lashes the same hue , Of downcast length , in whose silk shadow lies Deepest attraction ; for when to the view Forth from its raven ...
... lady in the land . CXVII Her hair , I said , was auburn ; but her eyes Were black as death , their lashes the same hue , Of downcast length , in whose silk shadow lies Deepest attraction ; for when to the view Forth from its raven ...
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CHARLES SACKVILLE EARL Of dorset 16381706 | 1 |
ANNE COUNTESS OF WINCHILSEA ?16601720 | 10 |
WILLIAM CONGREVE 16701729 | 19 |
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