The Songs of England and Scotland, Volume 1J. Cochrane, 1835 - Ballads, English |
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... beauty about the lyrics of both Beaumont and Fletcher . The ballads by George Wither , are universal and deserved favourites , -- they breathe the air of Britain , and will be admired while Nature exists and poetry is felt . Mr ...
... beauty about the lyrics of both Beaumont and Fletcher . The ballads by George Wither , are universal and deserved favourites , -- they breathe the air of Britain , and will be admired while Nature exists and poetry is felt . Mr ...
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... beauty . * The Editor regrets that he has been unable to obtain permission to insert some of Mr. Moore's songs in this collection . He acknow- ledges the courtesy and kindness of Mr. Moore in granting him per- mission to select what he ...
... beauty . * The Editor regrets that he has been unable to obtain permission to insert some of Mr. Moore's songs in this collection . He acknow- ledges the courtesy and kindness of Mr. Moore in granting him per- mission to select what he ...
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... beauty might be brought forward from the writings of old poets did the limits of this preface permit such wandering . On comparing the English songs with the Scottish , it will be found , I think , that the former are more artificial ...
... beauty might be brought forward from the writings of old poets did the limits of this preface permit such wandering . On comparing the English songs with the Scottish , it will be found , I think , that the former are more artificial ...
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... beauty has a lip , and gallantry is an ornament to man . In the present collection of Songs it has been the desire of the Editor , not so much to please anti- quarian readers with extracts from rare volumes , or the lovers of mirth and ...
... beauty has a lip , and gallantry is an ornament to man . In the present collection of Songs it has been the desire of the Editor , not so much to please anti- quarian readers with extracts from rare volumes , or the lovers of mirth and ...
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... beauty , It comes not from defect of love , But fear t'exceed my duty . For , knowing that I sue to serve A saint of such perfection , As all desire , but none deserve A place in her affection . I rather choose to want relief Than ...
... beauty , It comes not from defect of love , But fear t'exceed my duty . For , knowing that I sue to serve A saint of such perfection , As all desire , but none deserve A place in her affection . I rather choose to want relief Than ...
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