Chronology Entry
Year
1715
Text
Pope, Alexander. The temple of fame. (London : Printed for Bernard Lintott, 1715).
These stopp'd the moon, and call'd th' unbody'd shades
To midnight banquest in the glimm'ring glades :
Made visionary fabrics round them rise ;
And airy spectres skin before our eyes ;
Of Talismans and Sigils knew the pow'r,
And careful watch'd the Planetary hour.
Superior, and alone, Confucius stood,
Who taught that useful science, to be good…
These stopp'd the moon, and call'd th' unbody'd shades
To midnight banquest in the glimm'ring glades :
Made visionary fabrics round them rise ;
And airy spectres skin before our eyes ;
Of Talismans and Sigils knew the pow'r,
And careful watch'd the Planetary hour.
Superior, and alone, Confucius stood,
Who taught that useful science, to be good…
Mentioned People (1)
Pope, Alexander
(London 1688-1744 Twickenham = London) : Dichter, Schriftsteller, Übersetzer
Subjects
Literature : Occident : Great Britain
Documents (1)
| # | Year | Bibliographical Data | Type / Abbreviation | Linked Data |
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| 1 | 2011 | Alexander Pope : http://www.poemhunter.com/alexander-pope/. | Web / Pope1 |
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