Selected PoemsCarcanet, 1979 - 95 pages A selection of the poetry of John Gay (1685-1732) who was part of the 'association of wits' that included Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. His wit is characterised by a benign and ironic sense of the fallibility of humankind. |
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... sound , ) And Glorious ANNA's Health the first the best Crowns the full Glass , at HER inspiring Name The sprightly Wine Results , and seems to Smile , 215 With hearty Zeal , and wish Unanimous The Health we Drink , and in HER Health ...
... sound , ) And Glorious ANNA's Health the first the best Crowns the full Glass , at HER inspiring Name The sprightly Wine Results , and seems to Smile , 215 With hearty Zeal , and wish Unanimous The Health we Drink , and in HER Health ...
Page 89
... sound : To censure ' em I've no pretension ; I own they're past my comprehension . You say your brother wants a place , ( ' Tis many a younger brother's case ) And that he very soon intends To ply the court and teaze his friends . If ...
... sound : To censure ' em I've no pretension ; I own they're past my comprehension . You say your brother wants a place , ( ' Tis many a younger brother's case ) And that he very soon intends To ply the court and teaze his friends . If ...
Page 91
... 'rence must be found ( Suppose the smelling organ sound ) In carcases , ( say what you can ) Or where's the dignity of man ? 95 105 With due respect to human race The Ravens undertook 91 Fable XVI: The Ravens, the Sexton, and the Earth- ...
... 'rence must be found ( Suppose the smelling organ sound ) In carcases , ( say what you can ) Or where's the dignity of man ? 95 105 With due respect to human race The Ravens undertook 91 Fable XVI: The Ravens, the Sexton, and the Earth- ...
Contents
Introduction | 7 |
Chronology of Life and Works | 18 |
The Proeme | 25 |
Copyright | |
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