The Oxford Book of Eighteenth Century VerseDavid Nichol Smith Clarendon Press, 1971 - 727 pages |
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Page 274
... Wings of an Eagle , I'd fly , Along with bright Phœbus all over the Sky . Like an Eagle , look down , with my Wings wide display'd , And dart in my Eyes at each whisp'ring Shade : I'd search ev'ry Tuft in my diligent Tour , I'd 274 JOHN ...
... Wings of an Eagle , I'd fly , Along with bright Phœbus all over the Sky . Like an Eagle , look down , with my Wings wide display'd , And dart in my Eyes at each whisp'ring Shade : I'd search ev'ry Tuft in my diligent Tour , I'd 274 JOHN ...
Page 616
... wings were wet , And Phoebus fir'd my vocal rage ; He caught me in his silken net , And shut me in his golden cage . He loves to sit and hear me sing , Then , laughing , sports and plays with me ; Then stretches out my golden wing ...
... wings were wet , And Phoebus fir'd my vocal rage ; He caught me in his silken net , And shut me in his golden cage . He loves to sit and hear me sing , Then , laughing , sports and plays with me ; Then stretches out my golden wing ...
Page 682
... wings , Aim their light shafts , and point their little stings . The Loves of the Plants , i , 1789 429 Steam Power OON shall thy arm , UNCONQUER'D STEAM ! afar SOON N Drag the slow barge , or drive the rapid car ; Or on wide - waving wings ...
... wings , Aim their light shafts , and point their little stings . The Loves of the Plants , i , 1789 429 Steam Power OON shall thy arm , UNCONQUER'D STEAM ! afar SOON N Drag the slow barge , or drive the rapid car ; Or on wide - waving wings ...
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