British Writers: William Langland to the English Bible, Volumes 1-8This collection of critical essays covers hundreds of writers who have made significant contributions to British, Irish, and Commonwealth literature from the 14th century to the present day. The contributors analyze many individual works and engage the reader withtheir distinctive themes and stylistic. Introductory essays and chronological tables open each volume and provide historical background. |
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... song , delivered when her father ap- proaches her to learn how far matters have gone , " Virgins are like the fair ... Song succeeds song in reproach and animation : O Polly , you might have toy'd and kist . By keeping Men off , you keep ...
... song , delivered when her father ap- proaches her to learn how far matters have gone , " Virgins are like the fair ... Song succeeds song in reproach and animation : O Polly , you might have toy'd and kist . By keeping Men off , you keep ...
Page 290
... song inspire . The second song describes the torments of jealousy , culminating in a fear lest some other youth should walk with his love and concluding : O should she e'er prove false , his limbs I'd tear , And throw all pity on the ...
... song inspire . The second song describes the torments of jealousy , culminating in a fear lest some other youth should walk with his love and concluding : O should she e'er prove false , his limbs I'd tear , And throw all pity on the ...
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... song and , in a passion of enthusiasm for his native culture , brought it together , preserved it , reshaped it , gave it new life and spirit , speaking with the great anonymous voice of the Scottish peo- ple and uttering that voice ...
... song and , in a passion of enthusiasm for his native culture , brought it together , preserved it , reshaped it , gave it new life and spirit , speaking with the great anonymous voice of the Scottish peo- ple and uttering that voice ...
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