The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: To which is Prefixed the Life of the AuthorCrissy & Markley, 1853 - 484 pages |
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Page 391
... Alcinous king of Ph¿acia , ) commands her to de- scend to the river , and wash the robes of state , in pre- paration to her nuptials . Nausicaa goes with her Obedient to the vision of the night . handmaids to the river ; where , while ...
... Alcinous king of Ph¿acia , ) commands her to de- scend to the river , and wash the robes of state , in pre- paration to her nuptials . Nausicaa goes with her Obedient to the vision of the night . handmaids to the river ; where , while ...
Page 393
... Alcinous royal loins I spring , A happy nation , and a happy king . Then to her maids - Why , why , ye coward train , These fears , this flight ? ye fear , and fly in vain . 240 Dread ye a foe ? dismiss that idle dread , ' Tis death ...
... Alcinous royal loins I spring , A happy nation , and a happy king . Then to her maids - Why , why , ye coward train , These fears , this flight ? ye fear , and fly in vain . 240 Dread ye a foe ? dismiss that idle dread , ' Tis death ...
Page 394
... Alcinous on his royal throne . Arrived , advance , impatient of delay , And to the lofty palace bend thy way : The lofty palace overlooks the town , From every dome by pomp superior known ; A child may point the way . With earnest gait ...
... Alcinous on his royal throne . Arrived , advance , impatient of delay , And to the lofty palace bend thy way : The lofty palace overlooks the town , From every dome by pomp superior known ; A child may point the way . With earnest gait ...
Page 395
... Alcinous came . The first by Phoebus ' burning arrows fired , New from his nuptials , hapless youth ! expired . No son survived : Aretè heir'd his state , And her Alcinous chose his royal mate . With honours yet to womankind unknown ...
... Alcinous came . The first by Phoebus ' burning arrows fired , New from his nuptials , hapless youth ! expired . No son survived : Aretè heir'd his state , And her Alcinous chose his royal mate . With honours yet to womankind unknown ...
Page 396
... Alcinous gave the sign , And bade the herald pour the rosy wine . Let all around the due libation pay To Jove , who guides the wanderer on his way . He said . Pontonous heard the king's command ; The circling goblet moves from hand to ...
... Alcinous gave the sign , And bade the herald pour the rosy wine . Let all around the due libation pay To Jove , who guides the wanderer on his way . He said . Pontonous heard the king's command ; The circling goblet moves from hand to ...
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