Sohrab and Rustum; And Other Poems - Brossura

Arnold, Matthew

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1230323341 ISBN 13: 9781230323343

Casa editrice: TheClassics.us, 2013

Riassunto

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ... Max and we grew slow and sad; But Kai, a tireless shepherd-lad, Teeming with plans, alert, and glad 45 In work or play, Like sunshine went and came, and bade Live out the day! Still, still I see the figure smart--Trophy in mouth, agog0 to start, 50 Then, home return'd, once more depart; Or prest together Against thy mistress, loving heart, In winter weather. I see the tail, like bracelet twirl'd, 55 In moments of disgrace uncurl'd, Then at a pardoning word re-furl'd, A conquering sign; Crying, " Come on, and range the world, And never pine." 60 Thine eye was bright, thy coat it shone; Thou hast thine errands, off and on; In joy thy last morn flew; anon, A fit! All's over; And thou art gone where Geist" hath gone, 65 And Toss, and Kover. Poor Max, with downcast, reverent head, Regards his brother's form outspread; Full well Max knows the friend is dead Whose cordial talk, 70 And jokes in doggish language said, Beguiled his walk. And Glory, stretch'd at Burwood gate, Thy passing by doth vainly wait; And jealous Jock, thy only hate, 75 The chiel0 from Skye, Lets from his shaggy Highland pate Thy memory die. Well, fetch his graven collar fine, And rub the steel, and make it shine, 80 And leave it round thy neck to twine, Kai, in thy grave. There of thy master keep that sign, And this plain stave. THE LAST WOBD.' Creep into thy narrow bed, Creep, and let no more be said! Vain thy onset! all stands fast. Thou thyself must break at last. Let the long contention cease! Geese are swans, and swans are geese. Let them have it how they will! Thou art tired; best be still. They out-talk'd thee, hiss'd thee, tore thee? Better men fared thus before thee; Fired their ringing shot and pass'd, Hotly charged--and sank at last. Charge once more, then, and...

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• Editore: TheClassics.us
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1230323341
• ISBN 13: 9781230323343
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 66