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... poem of religion , was born likewise the first great English poem of war . The Teutonic settlers in England had brought along with them from the Continent an heroic legend concerning a chief named Beowulf , who was a Pagan like ...
... poem of religion , was born likewise the first great English poem of war . The Teutonic settlers in England had brought along with them from the Continent an heroic legend concerning a chief named Beowulf , who was a Pagan like ...
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... poem real events are transformed into legendary marvels ; but the actual life of the old Danish and Scandinavian chiefs as it was first transferred to this country is vividly painted . It brings before us the feast in the mead - hall ...
... poem real events are transformed into legendary marvels ; but the actual life of the old Danish and Scandinavian chiefs as it was first transferred to this country is vividly painted . It brings before us the feast in the mead - hall ...
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... poems given , with other volumes , to the library of his cathedral by Leofric , Bishop of Exeter , between the years ... poem of 2,648 lines , on the legend of St. Helen , or the finding of the true cross by the mother of Constantine ...
... poems given , with other volumes , to the library of his cathedral by Leofric , Bishop of Exeter , between the years ... poem of 2,648 lines , on the legend of St. Helen , or the finding of the true cross by the mother of Constantine ...
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... poem on " Judith , " and a fragment of a gloomy poem on " The Grave . " Few poems remain to us from the First English period , be- longing to the years after the eighth century . The writers of that famous national record called " The ...
... poem on " Judith , " and a fragment of a gloomy poem on " The Grave . " Few poems remain to us from the First English period , be- longing to the years after the eighth century . The writers of that famous national record called " The ...
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... poem ; and when he had come home again , as he says , " Layamon laid down those books , and turned the leaves ; he ... poem , with so many additions from his own fancy , or his own knowledge of West - country tradition , that , while ...
... poem ; and when he had come home again , as he says , " Layamon laid down those books , and turned the leaves ; he ... poem , with so many additions from his own fancy , or his own knowledge of West - country tradition , that , while ...
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Page 268 - I am as sorry as if the original fault had been my fault, because myself have seen his demeanour no less civil than he excellent in the quality he professes: besides, divers of worship have reported his uprightness of dealing which argues his honesty, and his facetious grace in writing, that approves his art.
Page 388 - Or man, or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope, but still bear up and steer Right onward.
Page 548 - THESE, as they change, ALMIGHTY FATHER, these Are but the varied God. The rolling year Is full of THEE. Forth in the pleasing Spring THY beauty walks, THY tenderness and love. Wide flush the fields ; the softening air is balm ; Echo the mountains round ; the forest smiles ; And every sense, and every heart is joy. Then comes THY glory in the Summer months, With light and heat refulgent. Then THY sun...
Page 388 - The conscience, friend, to have lost them overplied In Liberty's defence, my noble task, Of which all Europe rings from side to side. This thought might lead me through the world's vain mask Content, though blind, had I no better guide.
Page 261 - Full little knowest thou, that hast not tried, What hell it is in suing long to bide ; To lose good days that might be better spent ; To waste long nights in pensive discontent ; To speed to-day, to be put back to-morrow ; To feed on hope ; to pine with fear and sorrow ; To have thy Prince's grace, yet want her peer?
Page 394 - New heavens, new earth, ages of endless date, Founded in righteousness, and peace, and love ; To bring forth fruits, joy and eternal bliss.
Page 288 - What things have we seen Done at the Mermaid! Heard words that have been So nimble and so full of subtle flame As if that every one from whence they came Had meant to put his whole wit in a jest, And had resolved to live a fool the rest Of his dull life.
Page 398 - What the unsearchable dispose Of highest Wisdom brings about, And ever best found in the close. Oft he seems to hide his face, But unexpectedly returns, And to his faithful champion hath in place Bore witness gloriously ; whence Gaza mourns, And all that band them to resist His uncontrollable intent ; His servants he, with new acquist Of true experience, from this great event, With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind, all passion spent.
Page 380 - Lastly, I should not choose this manner of writing, wherein knowing myself inferior to myself, led by the genial power of nature to another task, I have the use, as I may account, but of my left hand.
Page 212 - Duchess, with all the household, gentlemen and gentlewomen, were hunting in the park. I found her in her chamber reading...