The Iliad and Odyssey [and The battle of the frogs and mice] tr. into Engl. blank verse by W. Cowper, Volume 31809 |
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... stood , in form The hero Mentes † , hospitable chief * Στῆ δ ̓ Ἰθάκης ἐνὶ Δήμῳ— The word Δῆμος is here said by the scholiast to be a proper name , and the name of the place in Ithaca where stood the palace of Ulysses . - B . & C. But ...
... stood , in form The hero Mentes † , hospitable chief * Στῆ δ ̓ Ἰθάκης ἐνὶ Δήμῳ— The word Δῆμος is here said by the scholiast to be a proper name , and the name of the place in Ithaca where stood the palace of Ulysses . - B . & C. But ...
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... stood , Bright weapons of his own illustrious sire . Then , leading her toward a footstool'd throne Magnificent , which first he overspread With linen , there he seated her , apart From that rude throng , and for himself dispos'd A ...
... stood , Bright weapons of his own illustrious sire . Then , leading her toward a footstool'd throne Magnificent , which first he overspread With linen , there he seated her , apart From that rude throng , and for himself dispos'd A ...
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... Vanish'd incontinent , but him inspir'd With daring fortitude , and on his heart Dearer remembrance of his sire impress'd Than ever . Conscious of the mighty change , Amaz'd he stood , and , in his secret thought 18 ODYSSEY I. 375-400 .
... Vanish'd incontinent , but him inspir'd With daring fortitude , and on his heart Dearer remembrance of his sire impress'd Than ever . Conscious of the mighty change , Amaz'd he stood , and , in his secret thought 18 ODYSSEY I. 375-400 .
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... stood , Between her maidens , with her lucid veil Her lovely features mantling . There , profuse She wept , and thus the sacred bard bespake : Phemius ! for many a sorrow - soothing strain Thou know'st beside , such as exploits record ...
... stood , Between her maidens , with her lucid veil Her lovely features mantling . There , profuse She wept , and thus the sacred bard bespake : Phemius ! for many a sorrow - soothing strain Thou know'st beside , such as exploits record ...
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... Stood waiting , orderly arrang'd , the hour ( Should e'er such hour arrive ) when , after woes Num'rous , Ulysses should regain his home . Secure that chamber was with folding doors Of massy planks compact , and , night and day , Within ...
... Stood waiting , orderly arrang'd , the hour ( Should e'er such hour arrive ) when , after woes Num'rous , Ulysses should regain his home . Secure that chamber was with folding doors Of massy planks compact , and , night and day , Within ...
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