Poetry, Lyrical, Narrative and Satirical, of the Civil WarRichard Grant White American News Company, 1866 - 334 pages |
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... fair type of the poetry pro- duced upon such subjects . There is little hope for a poem , if the poet trusts for the interest of his work to the dignity of his theme . To the poet pertains the power of elevating his subject ; nay , the ...
... fair type of the poetry pro- duced upon such subjects . There is little hope for a poem , if the poet trusts for the interest of his work to the dignity of his theme . To the poet pertains the power of elevating his subject ; nay , the ...
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... fair as these God and her true hands give her ? Her claim in war who seek to rob ? All others come in later ; Hers first it is to front the Mob , The Tyrant and the Traitor . IV . God bless , God bless the glorious State ! Let her have ...
... fair as these God and her true hands give her ? Her claim in war who seek to rob ? All others come in later ; Hers first it is to front the Mob , The Tyrant and the Traitor . IV . God bless , God bless the glorious State ! Let her have ...
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... fair land in which we dwell ; But we are many , we who hold The grim resolve to guard it well . Strike for that broad and goodly land Blow after blow , till men shall see That Might and Right move hand in hand , And glorious must their ...
... fair land in which we dwell ; But we are many , we who hold The grim resolve to guard it well . Strike for that broad and goodly land Blow after blow , till men shall see That Might and Right move hand in hand , And glorious must their ...
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... Fair matrons , maids , and tender brides , Gird weapons to your lovers ' sides ; And , though your hearts break at the deed , Give them your blessing and God speed ; Then point them to the field of flame , With words like those of ...
... Fair matrons , maids , and tender brides , Gird weapons to your lovers ' sides ; And , though your hearts break at the deed , Give them your blessing and God speed ; Then point them to the field of flame , With words like those of ...
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... Fair , July 6 , 1861 . JONATHAN TO JOHN . A YANKEE IDYL . BY JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL . Ir don't seem hardly right , John , When both my hands was full , To stump me to a fight , John ― Your cousin , tu , John Bull ! Ole Uncle S. sez he ...
... Fair , July 6 , 1861 . JONATHAN TO JOHN . A YANKEE IDYL . BY JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL . Ir don't seem hardly right , John , When both my hands was full , To stump me to a fight , John ― Your cousin , tu , John Bull ! Ole Uncle S. sez he ...
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