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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1, Poetry - Volume 1

Note 37 — SUMMER:

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Spenser's Astrophel:

And many a nymph both of the wood and brook, Soon as his oaten pipe began to shrill, Both chrystal wells, and shady groves forsook To hear the charms of his enchanting skill; And brought him presents, flow'rs if it were prime, Or mellow fruit if it were harvest time.

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