The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: To which is Prefixed the Life of the AuthorCrissy & Markley, 1853 - 484 pages |
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... Peleus ' son , the direful spring Of all the Grecian woes , O Goddess , sing , That wrath which hurl'd to Pluto's gloomy reign The souls of mighty chiefs untimely slain . The stern Pelides ' rage O Goddess , sing , wrath Of all the woes ...
... Peleus ' son , the direful spring Of all the Grecian woes , O Goddess , sing , That wrath which hurl'd to Pluto's gloomy reign The souls of mighty chiefs untimely slain . The stern Pelides ' rage O Goddess , sing , wrath Of all the woes ...
Page 136
... general , such a sot ? Let him take castles who has ne'er a groat . ' Bred up at home , full early I begun To read in Greek the wrath of Peleus son . Who , though the house was up , delighted sate 136 POPE'S POETICAL WORKS .
... general , such a sot ? Let him take castles who has ne'er a groat . ' Bred up at home , full early I begun To read in Greek the wrath of Peleus son . Who , though the house was up , delighted sate 136 POPE'S POETICAL WORKS .
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... Peleus ' son forget a warrior's part ; And fears Ulysses , skill'd in every art ? Why stand you distant , and the rest expect To mix in combat which yourselves neglect ? From you ' twas hoped among the first to dare The shock of armies ...
... Peleus ' son forget a warrior's part ; And fears Ulysses , skill'd in every art ? Why stand you distant , and the rest expect To mix in combat which yourselves neglect ? From you ' twas hoped among the first to dare The shock of armies ...
Page 255
... Peleus , old in arms , in wisdom old ! Once with what joy the generous prince would hear Of every chief who fought this glorious war · Participate their fame , and , pleased , inquire Each name , each action , and each hero's sire ...
... Peleus , old in arms , in wisdom old ! Once with what joy the generous prince would hear Of every chief who fought this glorious war · Participate their fame , and , pleased , inquire Each name , each action , and each hero's sire ...
Page 267
... Peleus in his aged arms embraced His parting son , these accents were his last . 360 Untouch'd she stay'd , uninjured she removes , Pure from his arms , and guiltless of his loves . These instant shall be thine : and if the powers Give ...
... Peleus in his aged arms embraced His parting son , these accents were his last . 360 Untouch'd she stay'd , uninjured she removes , Pure from his arms , and guiltless of his loves . These instant shall be thine : and if the powers Give ...
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