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1.
A king in bloom of youth for freedom die
First Line:
A king in bloom of youth for freedom die
Last Line:
And dread the vengeance of her ancient lord
Author:
John Home (Absolute)
DMI number:
33735
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Attracted by the sapient monarch's fame
First Line:
Attracted by the sapient monarch's fame
Last Line:
She said and sadly silent dropped the lyre
Author:
John Home (Speculation)
DMI number:
33425
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In ancient times when Britain's trade was arms
First Line:
In ancient times when Britain's trade was arms
Last Line:
Each English breast like noble Piercy's kind
Author:
John Home (Absolute)
DMI number:
38115
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Thou friend of princes poets wits
First Line:
Thou friend of princes poets wits
Last Line:
Such as a poet's purse can pay
DMI number:
35635
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To furnish a new prologue for each play
First Line:
To furnish a new prologue for each play
Last Line:
Is the fond echo of your hero's name
Author:
John Home (Absolute)
DMI number:
38483
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When first the children of the muse began
First Line:
When first the children of the muse began
Last Line:
And give him spirit for a nobler strain
Author:
John Home (Absolute)
DMI number:
31755
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Whilst ardent zeal for India's reformation
First Line:
Whilst ardent zeal for India's reformation
Last Line:
Should you but frown even brave Alonzo dies
Author:
John Home (Absolute)
DMI number:
33907
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With heart and head light as the nimble air
First Line:
With heart and head light as the nimble air
Last Line:
And oft return the prince's natal day
Author:
John Home (Speculation)
DMI number:
33430