Poems and Prose of John DrydenPenguin Books, 1955 - 356 pages |
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Page 68
... prove the story true , The doctrine , miracles ; which must convince , For heav'n in them appeals to human sense . And though they prove not , they confirm the cause , When what is taught agrees with nature's laws . Then for the style ...
... prove the story true , The doctrine , miracles ; which must convince , For heav'n in them appeals to human sense . And though they prove not , they confirm the cause , When what is taught agrees with nature's laws . Then for the style ...
Page 129
... prove . Every swain shall pay his duty , Grateful every nymph shall prove ; And as these excel in beauty , Those shall be renowned for love . 11 How happy the lover , How easy his chain , How pleasing his pain ! How sweet to discover He ...
... prove . Every swain shall pay his duty , Grateful every nymph shall prove ; And as these excel in beauty , Those shall be renowned for love . 11 How happy the lover , How easy his chain , How pleasing his pain ! How sweet to discover He ...
Page 279
... prove There's warmth for vengeance left , though not for love . [ Re - enter ARIMANT ] ARIMANT . The Empress has the ante - chambers past , And this way moves with a disordered haste ; Her brows the stormy marks of anger bear . EMPEROR ...
... prove There's warmth for vengeance left , though not for love . [ Re - enter ARIMANT ] ARIMANT . The Empress has the ante - chambers past , And this way moves with a disordered haste ; Her brows the stormy marks of anger bear . EMPEROR ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 7 |
PROLOGUE TO THE TEMPEST 1670 | 97 |
PROLOGUE AND EPILOGUE TO THE UNIVERSITY | 104 |
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