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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
IMPROMPTU, by JOHN WILMOT Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: By heavens! 'twas bravely done Last Line: And then to fall like phaeton. Alternate Author Name(s): Rochester, 2d Earl Of | |||
My Lord Rochester attempting to Kiss the Duchess of Cleveland, as she was stepping out of her Chariot at White-Hall-Gate, she threw him on his Back, and before he Rose, he spoke the following Lines. BY Heavens! 'twas bravely done, First to Attempt the Chariot of the Sun, And then to fall like Phaeton. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A SONG OF A YOUNG LADY TO HER ANCIENT LOVER by JOHN WILMOT EPITAPH ON CHARLES II by JOHN WILMOT GRECIAN KINDNESS: A SONG by JOHN WILMOT IMPROMPTU ON CHARLES II (2) by JOHN WILMOT INSULTING BEAUTY by JOHN WILMOT LOVE AND LIFE. A SONG by JOHN WILMOT |
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