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Poems
By Mr. Polwhele. In three volumes
Polwhele, Richard (1760-1838)
I.
VOL. I.
THE ENGLISH ORATOR.
1.
BOOK THE FIRST.
2.
BOOK THE SECOND. ON THE ELOQUENCE OF THE BAR.
3.
BOOK THE THIRD. ON THE ELOQUENCE OF THE SENATE.
4.
BOOK THE FOURTH. ON THE ELOQUENCE OF THE PULPIT.
II.
VOL. II.
III.
VOL. III.
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In vain the poor contentious party tries
The feebleness of hesitating tones
And broken periods: Indian pomp in vain
Flutters the ruffled honours of its plumes!
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