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As these offer the feeble mind a less laborious entertainment , they at first rival Poetry , and at length supplant her ; they engross all that favour once shown to her , and though but younger sisters , seize upon the elder's ...
As these offer the feeble mind a less laborious entertainment , they at first rival Poetry , and at length supplant her ; they engross all that favour once shown to her , and though but younger sisters , seize upon the elder's ...
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Beneath this sod A poet lies , or that which once seem'd he . O , lift one thought in prayer for S. T. C .; That he who many a year with toil of breath Found death in life , may here find life in death !
Beneath this sod A poet lies , or that which once seem'd he . O , lift one thought in prayer for S. T. C .; That he who many a year with toil of breath Found death in life , may here find life in death !
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Children's voices should be dear ( Call once more ) to a mother's ear ; Children's voices , wild with pain- Surely she will come again ! ΙΟ Call her once and come away ; This way , this way ! ' Mother dear , we cannot stay !
Children's voices should be dear ( Call once more ) to a mother's ear ; Children's voices , wild with pain- Surely she will come again ! ΙΟ Call her once and come away ; This way , this way ! ' Mother dear , we cannot stay !
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Medieval Lyrics | 1 |
The Franklins Tale | 16 |
The wordes of the Host to the Phisicien | 28 |
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