The Poetical Works of John Dryden, 3. köideHenry G. Bohn, 1853 - 524 pages |
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... muses ' friend . Himself a muse : in Sanhedrim's debate True to his prince , but not a slave of state : Whom David's love with honours did adorn , That from his disobedient son were torn . Jotham of piercing wit , and pregnant thought ...
... muses ' friend . Himself a muse : in Sanhedrim's debate True to his prince , but not a slave of state : Whom David's love with honours did adorn , That from his disobedient son were torn . Jotham of piercing wit , and pregnant thought ...
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... muse will bear , Though Epictetus with his lamp were there . E'en love ( for love sometimes her muse express'd ) Was but a lambent flame which play'd about her breast : Light as the vapours of a morning dream , So cold herself , whilst ...
... muse will bear , Though Epictetus with his lamp were there . E'en love ( for love sometimes her muse express'd ) Was but a lambent flame which play'd about her breast : Light as the vapours of a morning dream , So cold herself , whilst ...
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... Muse's last retreat : I wonder'd at his wish , but now I find He sought for quiet , and content of mind ; Which ... Muses whom before he served . His learning , and untainted manners too , We find , Athenians , are derived to you : Such ...
... Muse's last retreat : I wonder'd at his wish , but now I find He sought for quiet , and content of mind ; Which ... Muses whom before he served . His learning , and untainted manners too , We find , Athenians , are derived to you : Such ...
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Upon the Death of Lord Hastings | 1 |
To Charles the Second | 16 |
Satire on the Dutch | 23 |
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