Classic and Contemporary Poetry
VERSES: THE SECOND BOY, by JOHN BYROM Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When milton's ghost into elysium came Last Line: "I like him not;he never stole from us." Subject(s): Plagiarism | ||||||||
When Milton's ghost into Elysium came To mix with claimants for poetic fame, Some rose the celebrated bard to meet, Welcom'd, and laid their laurels at his feet. "Immortal Shades," said he, if aught be due "To my attempts, 'tis owing all to you;" Then took the laurels fresh'ning from his hand, And crown'd the temples of the sacred band. Others in crowds stood muttering behind, "Who is the guest?He looks as he were blind. "Oh! this is Milton, to be sure,the man, "Who stole from others all his rhymeless plan; "From those conceited gentlemen, perchance, "Who rush to hail him with such complaisance. "Ay, that's the reason of this fawning fuss: "I like him not;HE NEVER STOLE FROM US." | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...VERSES: THE FIFTH BOY by JOHN BYROM VERSES: THE FOURTH BOY by JOHN BYROM VERSES: THE MASTER'S SPEECH by JOHN BYROM VERSES: THE SEVENTH BOY by JOHN BYROM VERSES: THE SIXTH BOY by JOHN BYROM VERSES: THE THIRD BOY by JOHN BYROM EPIGRAM: TO OLD-END GATHERER by BEN JONSON EPIGRAM: TO PROWL THE PLAGIARY by BEN JONSON DEFENSE AGAINST CHARGE OF PLAGIARISM by ANNE KILLIGREW A HYMN FOR CHRISTMAS DAY (2) by JOHN BYROM |
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