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... give pleasure both to the maker and to the user , and if it is beautiful it can also be useful . A poem is a creation , some- thing man makes . If a poem gives pleasure to the maker and also to the reader , there is no point in asking ...
... give pleasure both to the maker and to the user , and if it is beautiful it can also be useful . A poem is a creation , some- thing man makes . If a poem gives pleasure to the maker and also to the reader , there is no point in asking ...
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... give you no gold , but a spear , This people will give you sharp shafts and new fear And the long sword you cannot use . Say then to your sea - chief this desperate thing : This unconquered army stands firm with its lord Who will ...
... give you no gold , but a spear , This people will give you sharp shafts and new fear And the long sword you cannot use . Say then to your sea - chief this desperate thing : This unconquered army stands firm with its lord Who will ...
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... give men To excuse their after wrath . Husband , I come : Now to that name my courage prove my title . I am fire , and air ; my other elements I give to baser life . So , have you done ? Come then , and take the last warmth of my lips ...
... give men To excuse their after wrath . Husband , I come : Now to that name my courage prove my title . I am fire , and air ; my other elements I give to baser life . So , have you done ? Come then , and take the last warmth of my lips ...
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