Poems and Prose of John DrydenPenguin Books, 1955 - 356 pages |
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Page 44
... honoured , snatched in manhood's prime B ' unequal fates and providence's crime . Yet not before the goal of honour won , All parts fulfilled of subject and of son ; Swift was the race but short the time to run . Oh , narrow circle but ...
... honoured , snatched in manhood's prime B ' unequal fates and providence's crime . Yet not before the goal of honour won , All parts fulfilled of subject and of son ; Swift was the race but short the time to run . Oh , narrow circle but ...
Page 174
... honour to their memories , quos Libitina sacravit , 2 part of which we expect may be paid to us in future times . ' zein zehaz This moderation of Crites as it was pleasing to all the company , so it put an end to that dispute ; which ...
... honour to their memories , quos Libitina sacravit , 2 part of which we expect may be paid to us in future times . ' zein zehaz This moderation of Crites as it was pleasing to all the company , so it put an end to that dispute ; which ...
Page 290
... honour in his breast ; And , in extremes , bold counsels are the best . Like emp'ric remedies , they last are tried , And by th ' event condemned , or justified . Presence of mind and courage in distress , Are more than armies to ...
... honour in his breast ; And , in extremes , bold counsels are the best . Like emp'ric remedies , they last are tried , And by th ' event condemned , or justified . Presence of mind and courage in distress , Are more than armies to ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 7 |
PROLOGUE TO THE TEMPEST 1670 | 97 |
PROLOGUE AND EPILOGUE TO THE UNIVERSITY | 104 |
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