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... of statesmen , soldiers , students , and divines , who have used metre as the
mere outlet for transitory feelings , to give grace to a compliment , or terseness to
the expression of a sudden emotion , or point and beauty to a calm reflection .
... of statesmen , soldiers , students , and divines , who have used metre as the
mere outlet for transitory feelings , to give grace to a compliment , or terseness to
the expression of a sudden emotion , or point and beauty to a calm reflection .
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To such compositions we may apply the observation of an ancient critic , that
although a little thing gives perfection , yet perfection is not a little thing . “ The
poet , to succeed in these hazardous pieces , must be alike polished by an
intercourse ...
To such compositions we may apply the observation of an ancient critic , that
although a little thing gives perfection , yet perfection is not a little thing . “ The
poet , to succeed in these hazardous pieces , must be alike polished by an
intercourse ...
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... will think they pictures be ( Image - like of saint perfection ) Poorly
counterfeiting thee . 19 “ Peace ! I think that some give ear Lyra Elegantiarum .
... will think they pictures be ( Image - like of saint perfection ) Poorly
counterfeiting thee . 19 “ Peace ! I think that some give ear Lyra Elegantiarum .
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I think that some give ear , Come , no more , lest I get anger . ' Bliss ! I will my bliss
forbear , Fearing , sweet , you to endanger ; But my soul shall harbour there . “
Well , begone : begone , I say , Lest that Argus ' eyes perceive you . ”O ! unjust is
...
I think that some give ear , Come , no more , lest I get anger . ' Bliss ! I will my bliss
forbear , Fearing , sweet , you to endanger ; But my soul shall harbour there . “
Well , begone : begone , I say , Lest that Argus ' eyes perceive you . ”O ! unjust is
...
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And have sought ( to give new birth ) In bathes to steep him ; But being so much
too good for earth , Heaven vows to keepe him . Ben Jonson . XXIII . FAIN would I
, Chloris , ere I die , Bequeath you such a legacy , That you might say , when I ...
And have sought ( to give new birth ) In bathes to steep him ; But being so much
too good for earth , Heaven vows to keepe him . Ben Jonson . XXIII . FAIN would I
, Chloris , ere I die , Bequeath you such a legacy , That you might say , when I ...
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| Title | Lyra Elegantiarum: A Collection of Some of the Best Social and Occasional Verse by Deceased English Authors Volume 21 of Minerva library of famous books The Minerva Library Volume 21 of The Minerva library of famous books. Ed. by G. T. Bettany. [v. 21] |
| Editors | Frederick Locker-Lampson, Coulson Kernahan |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Ward, Lock, 1891 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 11 Dec 2007 |
| Length | 425 pages |
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