The Poetical Works of John Dryden, 3. köideHenry G. Bohn, 1853 - 524 pages |
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... youth , ( return'd Achitophel , ) Misconstrue not the words that mean you well . The course you steer I worthy blame conclude , But ' tis because you leave it unpursued . A monarch's crown with fate surrounded lies , Who reach , lay ...
... youth , ( return'd Achitophel , ) Misconstrue not the words that mean you well . The course you steer I worthy blame conclude , But ' tis because you leave it unpursued . A monarch's crown with fate surrounded lies , Who reach , lay ...
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... youth and charms Expire with wretched fate in impious arms ? A prince so form'd , with earth's and Heaven's applause , To triumph o'er crown'd heads in David's cause : Or grant him victor , still his hopes must fail , Who conquering ...
... youth and charms Expire with wretched fate in impious arms ? A prince so form'd , with earth's and Heaven's applause , To triumph o'er crown'd heads in David's cause : Or grant him victor , still his hopes must fail , Who conquering ...
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... youth maintain'd , Not yet by years extinguish'd , though restrain'd : You season still with sports your serious hours : For age but tastes of pleasures , youth devours . The hare in pastures or in plains is found , Emblem of human life ...
... youth maintain'd , Not yet by years extinguish'd , though restrain'd : You season still with sports your serious hours : For age but tastes of pleasures , youth devours . The hare in pastures or in plains is found , Emblem of human life ...
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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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