The Times Book of English VerseEdward Leeson Times Books, 2004 - 703 pages |
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Page 180
... Adam discerned , as in the door he sat 295 Of his cool bower , while now the mounted sun Shot down direct his fervid rays to warm Earth's inmost womb , more warmth than Adam 300 needs : And Eve within , due at her hour prepared For ...
... Adam discerned , as in the door he sat 295 Of his cool bower , while now the mounted sun Shot down direct his fervid rays to warm Earth's inmost womb , more warmth than Adam 300 needs : And Eve within , due at her hour prepared For ...
Page 214
... Adam , at my stay ? Thee I have missed , and thought it long , deprived Thy presence ; agony of love till now In knowledge , as the gods , who all things know ; Though others envy what they cannot give : For , had the gift been theirs ...
... Adam , at my stay ? Thee I have missed , and thought it long , deprived Thy presence ; agony of love till now In knowledge , as the gods , who all things know ; Though others envy what they cannot give : For , had the gift been theirs ...
Page 230
... Adam sheltered , took his way , Not unperceived of Adam ; who to Eve , While the great visitant approached , thus spake . ' Eve , now expect great tidings , which perhaps of us will soon determine , or impose New laws to be observed ...
... Adam sheltered , took his way , Not unperceived of Adam ; who to Eve , While the great visitant approached , thus spake . ' Eve , now expect great tidings , which perhaps of us will soon determine , or impose New laws to be observed ...
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