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Latest Release: Chapter 1 : Byron's Poetical Works.Vol. 1.by Byron.PREFACE TO THE POEMS.The text of the present
Byron's Poetical Works.Vol. 1.by Byron.PREFACE TO THE POEMS.The text of the present issue of Lord Byron's Poetical Works is based on that of 'The Works of Lord Byron', in six volumes, 12mo, which was published by John Murray in 1831. T
- 38 [Footnote 14: An indication of Byrons feelings towards Newstead in his younger days will be found in his letter to his mother of March 6, 1809.] [Footnote i: Hours of Idleness.] [Footnote ii: Soon as the twilight winds a waning shade.-- [P. on V. Occasion
- 37 Soon a new Morn's restoring beams dispel The clouds of Anarchy from Britain's skies; The fierce Usurper seeks his native h.e.l.l, And Nature triumphs, as the Tyrant dies.27.With storms she welcomes his expiring groans; Whirlwinds, responsive, gr
- 36 7.A Monarch bade thee from that wild arise, Where Sherwood's outlaws, once, were wont to prowl; And Superst.i.tion's crimes, of various dyes, Sought shelter in the Priest's protecting cowl.8.Where, now, the gra.s.s exhales a murky dew, The
- 35 ANSWER TO SOME ELEGANT VERSES SENT BY A FRIEND TO THE AUTHOR, COMPLAINING THAT ONE OF HIS DESCRIPTIONS WAS RATHER TOO WARMLY DRAWN."But if any old Lady, Knight, Priest, or Physician, Should condemn me for printing a second edition; If good Madam Squi
- 34 _Still, hope-beaming peace._ [P. on V. Occasions.]] LINES. [i] ADDRESSED TO THE REV. J. T. BECHER, [1] ON HIS ADVISING THE AUTHOR TO MIX MORE WITH SOCIETY. 1. Dear BECHER, you tell me to mix with mankind; I cannot deny such a precept is wise; But retireme
- 33 The mouldering marble lasts its day, Yet falls at length an useless fane; To Ruin's ruthless fangs a prey, The wrecks of pillar'd Pride remain.10.What, though the sculpture be destroy'd, From dark Oblivion meant to guard; A bright renown sh
- 32 [Footnote xiii: 'As speakers, each supports a rival name, Though neither seeks to d.a.m.n the other's fame, Pomposus sits, unequal to decide, With youthful candour, we the palm divide.'-- ['P. on V. Occasions']][Footnote xiv:
- 31 Those beauties, grateful to my ardent sight, No more entrance my senses in delight; Those bosoms, form'd of animated snow, Alike are tasteless and unfeeling now.These to some happier lover, I resign; The memory of those joys alone is mine.Censure no
- 30 ['MS. M.']See also allusion in letter to Mr. Henry Drury, June 25, 1809.--Moore's 'Note'.][Footnote 6: On the retirement of Dr. Drury, three candidates for the vacant chair presented themselves--Messrs. Drury, Evans, and Butler. O
- 29 Hours of my youth! when, nurtur'd in my breast, To Love a stranger, Friends.h.i.+p made me blest,-- Friends.h.i.+p, the dear peculiar bond of youth, When every artless bosom throbs with truth; Untaught by worldly wisdom how to feign, And check each i
- 28 What are visions like these, to the first kiss of love?6.Oh! cease to affirm that man, since his birth, [vii]From Adam, till now, has with wretchedness strove; Some portion of Paradise still is on earth, And Eden revives, in the first kiss of love.7.When
- 27 TO M. S. G. [1] 1. When I dream that you love me, youll surely forgive; Extend not your anger to sleep; For in visions alone your affection can live,-- I rise, and it leaves me to weep. 2. Then, Morpheus! envelop my faculties fast, Shed oer me your languo
- 26 POEMS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS TO M. S. G. 1. Wheneer I view those lips of thine, Their hue invites my fervent kiss; Yet, I forego that bliss divine, Alas! it were--unhallowd bliss. 2. Wheneer I dream of that pure breast, How could I dwell upon its snows! Yet
- 25 TRANSLATION OF THE EPITAPH ON VIRGIL AND TIBULLUS, BY DOMITIUS MARSUS. He who, sublime, in epic numbers rolld, And he who struck the softer lyre of Love, By Deaths _unequal_[1] hand alike contrould, Fit comrades in Elysian regions move! [Footnote: 1. The
- 24 [Footnote 1: "Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, Having some business, do intreat her eyes To twinkle in their spheres till they return."Shakespeare.][Footnote i: 'To A----'. [4to] ]LINES ADDRESSED TO A YOUNG LADY.[1][As the a
- 23 THE CORNELIAN. [1] 1. No specious splendour of this stone Endears it to my memory ever; With l.u.s.tre _only once_ it shone, And blushes modest as the giver. [i] 2. Some, who can sneer at friends.h.i.+ps ties, Have, for my weakness, oft reprovd me; Yet st
- 22 2. Since your _beautiful_ maid, Your flame has repaid, No more I your folly regret; Shes now most divine, And I bow at the shrine, Of this quickly reformed coquette. 3. Yet still, I must own, [i] I should never have known, From _your verses_, what else sh
- 21 [Footnote 5: Scales publication on Greek Metres displays considerable talent and ingenuity, but, as might be expected in so difficult a work, is not remarkable for accuracy. (An a.n.a.lysis of the Greek Metres; for the use of students at the University of
- 20 Who reads false quant.i.ties in Seale, [5]Or puzzles o'er the deep triangle; Depriv'd of many a wholesome meal; [xi]In _barbarous Latin_ [6] doom'd to wrangle: 12.Renouncing every pleasing page, From authors of historic use; Preferring to t
- 19 8. Then quit her, my friend! Your bosom defend, Ere quite with her snares youre beset: Lest your deep-wounded heart, When incensd by the smart, Should lead you to _curse_ the _coquette_. October 27, 1806. [vi] [Footnote 1: The letters "C. B. F. J. B.
- 18 Her name still my heart must revere: With a sigh I resign, What I once thought was mine, And forgive her deceit with a _Tear_. 10. Ye friends of my heart, Ere from you I depart, This hope to my breast is most near: If again we shall meet, In this rural re
- 17 Though souls are denied you by fools and by rakes, Should you own it yourselves, I would even then doubt you, Your nature so much of _celestial_ partakes, The Garden of Eden would wither without you. Southwell, _October_ 9, 1806. [Footnote 1: The letters
- 16 AN OCCASIONAL PROLOGUE, DELIVERED BY THE AUTHOR PREVIOUS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF "THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE" AT A PRIVATE THEATRE. [1]Since the refinement of this polish'd age Has swept immoral raillery from the stage; Since taste has now expung&#
- 15 8.Your cheek's soft bloom is unimpair'd, New beauties, still, are daily bright'ning, Your eye, for conquest beams prepar'd, [v]The forge of love's resistless lightning.9.Arm'd thus, to make their bosoms bleed, Many will thron
- 14 [4to. 'P. on V. Occasions]]TO A BEAUTIFUL QUAKER. [1]Sweet girl! though only once we met, That meeting I shall ne'er forget; And though we ne'er may meet again, Remembrance will thy form retain; I would not say, "I love," but stil
- 13 Yet, let not canker'd Calumny a.s.sail, [viii]Or round her statesman wind her gloomy veil.FOX! o'er whose corse a mourning world must weep, Whose dear remains in honour'd marble sleep; For whom, at last, e'en hostile nations groan, Whi
- 12 [Footnote viii: The 'reward's' scarce equal to the 'price' they pay.[4to]]TO MARY, ON RECEIVING HER PICTURE. [1]1.This faint resemblance of thy charms, (Though strong as mortal art could give,) My constant heart of fear disarms, R
- 11 THOUGHTS SUGGESTED BY A COLLEGE EXAMINATION.High in the midst, surrounded by his peers, Magnus [1] his ample front sublime uprears: [i]Plac'd on his chair of state, he seems a G.o.d, While Sophs [2] and Freshmen tremble at his nod; As all around sit
- 10 4.Again I behold where for hours I have ponder'd, As reclining, at eve, on yon tombstone [5] I lay; Or round the steep brow of the churchyard I wander'd, To catch the last gleam of the sun's setting ray.5.I once more view the room, with spe
- 9 1805. [Footnote 1: [To------.--[4to].]] [Footnote i: fall no curses.--[4to. P. on V. Occasions.]] TO CAROLINE. [1] 1. When I hear you express an affection so warm, Neer think, my belovd, that I do not believe; For your lip would the soul of suspicion disa
- 8 Animula! vagula, Blandula, Hospes, comesque corporis, Quae nunc abibis in Loca-- Pallidula, rigida, nudula, Nec, ut soles, dabis Jocos?TRANSLATION.Ah! gentle, fleeting, wav'ring Sprite, Friend and a.s.sociate of this clay!To what unknown region borne
- 7 ON A CHANGE OF MASTERS AT A GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOL. [1]Where are those honours, IDA! once your own, When Probus fill'd your magisterial throne?As ancient Rome, fast falling to disgrace, Hail'd a Barbarian in her Caesar's place, So you, degener
- 6 8.These times are past, our joys are gone, You leave me, leave this happy vale; These scenes, I must retrace alone; Without thee, what will they avail?9.Who can conceive, who has not prov'd, The anguish of a last embrace?When, torn from all you fondl
- 5 3. Wheneer we meet my blushes rise, And mantle through my purpled cheek, But yet no blush to mine replies, Nor een your eyes your love bespeak. 4. Your voice alone declares your flame, And though so sweet it breathes my name, Our pa.s.sions still are not
- 4 1. In thee, I fondly hopd to clasp A friend, whom death alone could sever; Till envy, with malignant grasp, [i] Detachd thee from my breast for ever. 2. True, she has forcd thee from my _breast_, Yet, in my _heart_, thou keepst thy seat; [ii] There, there
- 3 [4to. 'P. on V. Occasions'.]][Footnote v: 'Bids ye adieu!' [4to]][Footnote vi: 'Though a tear dims.' [4to]][Footnote vii: ''Tis nature, not fear, which commands his regret'.[4to]][Footnote viii: 'In the gr
- 2 HOURS OF IDLENESS AND OTHER EARLY POEMS.ON LEAVING NEWSTEAD ABBEY. [i]Why dost thou build the hall, Son of the winged days? Thou lookest from thy tower to-day: yet a few years, and the blast of the desart comes: it howls in thy empty court.-OSSIAN. [1]I.T
- 1 Byron's Poetical Works.Vol. 1.by Byron.PREFACE TO THE POEMS.The text of the present issue of Lord Byron's Poetical Works is based on that of 'The Works of Lord Byron', in six volumes, 12mo, which was published by John Murray in 1831. T