Selections from English literature, by E. Lee, 4. raamatElizabeth Lee 1913 |
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... fall to disputation I draw the curtains to show my bookës then , That they of my cunning should make probation , I keep not to fall in altercation ; And while they commune , my books I turn and wind , For all is in them , and no thing ...
... fall to disputation I draw the curtains to show my bookës then , That they of my cunning should make probation , I keep not to fall in altercation ; And while they commune , my books I turn and wind , For all is in them , and no thing ...
Page 59
... fall a log at last , dry , bald , and sere : A lily of a day Is fairer far in May , Although it fall and die that night- It was the plant and flower of Light . In small proportions we just beauties see ; And in short measures life may ...
... fall a log at last , dry , bald , and sere : A lily of a day Is fairer far in May , Although it fall and die that night- It was the plant and flower of Light . In small proportions we just beauties see ; And in short measures life may ...
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... fall to fill the maws Of worms - on battle - plains or listed spot ? Both are but theatres where the chief actors rot . I see before me the gladiator lie : He leans upon his hand - his manly brow Consents to death , but conquers agony ...
... fall to fill the maws Of worms - on battle - plains or listed spot ? Both are but theatres where the chief actors rot . I see before me the gladiator lie : He leans upon his hand - his manly brow Consents to death , but conquers agony ...
Contents
GEOFFREY CHAUCER 13401400 | 1 |
WILLIAM CAXTON 1422 ?1491 | 10 |
STEPHEN HAWES d 1523 | 17 |
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