The figur'd games of Greece the column grace, Neptune and Jove survey the rapid race. The youths hang o'er their chariots as they run ; The fiery steeds seem starting from the stone ; The champions in distorted postures threat ; 220 And all appear'd irregularly... The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: Translations and imitations - Page 59 by Alexander Pope - 1752 Full view -
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