The Poetical Works of John Dryden, 3. köideHenry G. Bohn, 1853 - 524 pages |
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... reign ? Who sues for justice to his throne in vain ? What millions has he pardon'd of his foes , Whom just revenge did to his wrath expose ? Mild , easy , humble , studious of our good ; Inclined to mercy , and averse from blood . If ...
... reign ? Who sues for justice to his throne in vain ? What millions has he pardon'd of his foes , Whom just revenge did to his wrath expose ? Mild , easy , humble , studious of our good ; Inclined to mercy , and averse from blood . If ...
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... reign of Edward the Sixth , who had continued to carry on the Reformation on other principles than it was begun , every one knows that not only the chief promoters of that work , but many others , whose consciences would not dispense ...
... reign of Edward the Sixth , who had continued to carry on the Reformation on other principles than it was begun , every one knows that not only the chief promoters of that work , but many others , whose consciences would not dispense ...
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... reign'd : The father had descended for the son ; For only you are lineal to the throne . Thus , when the state one Edward did depose , A greater Edward in his room arose . But now , not I , but poetry is cursed ; For Tom the second reigns ...
... reign'd : The father had descended for the son ; For only you are lineal to the throne . Thus , when the state one Edward did depose , A greater Edward in his room arose . But now , not I , but poetry is cursed ; For Tom the second reigns ...
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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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