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Unpitying one, I saw, but yesterday, A maiden led to yield to thee her breath; She closed her eyes to Open them on death Say, does the King of Life and Death obey Thy cruel orders, Lord of Heaven P say Canst thou restore that maiden's life again P Thou canst not, Zeus! Then why, with labour pain, Should we, to please thee, tread a thorny way.
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Excerpt from Prometheus: And Other "It is not only the eagle of Zeus that bathes in Helicon, nor is it only the winged steed of the Muses that drinks of its water. The swallows dip their wings therein, and even the very flies taste the sweet stream. They do but sip, it is true; but do they not sip of Helicon?" About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of poems from a Victorian era poet, explores the human condition through themes of love, loss and desire. The author draws from the Romantic movement with depictions of the natural world, alongside musings on mortality and the ephemeral nature of life. The author also explores complex emotions through vivid allegorical narratives, offering accessible philosophical insights in a lyrical, accessible form that makes for a captivating read. This book is of interest to those keen on exploring how Victorian era sensibilities and preoccupations were explored through poetry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331025207_0
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