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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HYMEN AND CUPID - MARRIAGE AND LOVE, by APHRA BEHN Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: In vain does hymen with religious vows
Last Line: But haughty love comes only when he will.
Alternate Author Name(s): Astraea; Behn, Afara; Behn, Apharra; Amis, Ayfara
Subject(s): Love' Marriage
First Line: In vain does hymen with religious vows
Last Line: But haughty love comes only when he will.
Alternate Author Name(s): Astraea; Behn, Afara; Behn, Apharra; Amis, Ayfara
Subject(s): Love' Marriage
In vain does Hymen with religious vows
Oblige his slaves to wear his chains with ease.
A privilege alone that Love allows: --
'Tis Love alone can make our fetters please.
The angry tyrant lays his yoke on all,
Yet in his fiercest rage is charming still;
Officious Hymen comes whene'er we call,
But haughty Love comes only when he will.
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