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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A YEAR'S CAROLS: JULY, by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Hail, proud july, whose fervent mouth
Last Line: And midnight's rapturous plenilune.
Subject(s): July; Music & Musicians; Seasons
First Line: Hail, proud july, whose fervent mouth
Last Line: And midnight's rapturous plenilune.
Subject(s): July; Music & Musicians; Seasons
Hail, proud July, whose fervent mouth
Bids even be morn and north be south
By grace and gospel of thy word,
Whence all the splendour of the sea
Lies breathless with delight in thee
And marvel at the music heard
From the ardent silent lips of noon
And midnight's rapturous plenilune.
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