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- Up rose the virgin with the morning light , paration to her nuptials . Nausicaa goes with her Obedient to the vision of the ...
... Alcinous king of Ph¿acia , ) commands her to de . scend to the river , and wash the robes of state , in pre- Up rose the virgin with the morning light , paration to her nuptials . Nausicaa goes with her Obedient to the vision of the ...
Page 394
... Alcinous his departure from Calypso , And his arrival on their dominions . The same day continues , and the book ends with the night . BOOK VII . THE patient heavenly man thus suppliant pray'd ; While the slow mules draw on the imperial ...
... Alcinous his departure from Calypso , And his arrival on their dominions . The same day continues , and the book ends with the night . BOOK VII . THE patient heavenly man thus suppliant pray'd ; While the slow mules draw on the imperial ...
Page 395
... Alcinoüs ' queen , Aretè is her name , The same her parents , and her power the same . For know , from Ocean's god ... Alcinous chose his royal mate . With honours yet to womankind unknown , This queen he graces , and divides the ...
... Alcinoüs ' queen , Aretè is her name , The same her parents , and her power the same . For know , from Ocean's god ... Alcinous chose his royal mate . With honours yet to womankind unknown , This queen he graces , and divides the ...
Page 396
... Alcinoüs then , with aspect mild , began . 240 But still long - wearied nature wants repair ; Spent with fatigue , and shrunk with pining fast , My craving bowels still require repast . Howe'er the noble , suffering mind may grieve Its ...
... Alcinoüs then , with aspect mild , began . 240 But still long - wearied nature wants repair ; Spent with fatigue , and shrunk with pining fast , My craving bowels still require repast . Howe'er the noble , suffering mind may grieve Its ...
Page 397
... Alcinoüs , and the chief , with dawning light , Rose instant from the slumbers of the night ! Then to the council seat they bend their way , And fill the shining thrones along the bay . Meanwhile Minerva , in her guardian care , Shoots ...
... Alcinoüs , and the chief , with dawning light , Rose instant from the slumbers of the night ! Then to the council seat they bend their way , And fill the shining thrones along the bay . Meanwhile Minerva , in her guardian care , Shoots ...
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