The Poetical Works of John Dryden, 3. köideHenry G. Bohn, 1853 - 524 pages |
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... soon approve As fit for close intrigues , as open field . To suppliant Holland he vouchsafed a peace , Our once bold rival of the British main , Now tamely glad her unjust claim to cease , And buy our friendship with her idol - gain ...
... soon approve As fit for close intrigues , as open field . To suppliant Holland he vouchsafed a peace , Our once bold rival of the British main , Now tamely glad her unjust claim to cease , And buy our friendship with her idol - gain ...
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... Soon weary of the painful strife , And made but faint essays of life : An evening light Soon shut in night ; A strong distemper , and a weak relief , Short intervals of joy , and long returns of grief . The sons of art all medicines ...
... Soon weary of the painful strife , And made but faint essays of life : An evening light Soon shut in night ; A strong distemper , and a weak relief , Short intervals of joy , and long returns of grief . The sons of art all medicines ...
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... soon , too soon be done . Let angels ' voices with their harps conspire , But keep the auspicious infant from the choir ; Late let him sing above , and let us know No sweeter music than his cries below . Nor can I wish to you , great ...
... soon , too soon be done . Let angels ' voices with their harps conspire , But keep the auspicious infant from the choir ; Late let him sing above , and let us know No sweeter music than his cries below . Nor can I wish to you , great ...
Contents
Upon the Death of Lord Hastings | 1 |
To Charles the Second | 16 |
Satire on the Dutch | 23 |
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