Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Boy Handsome.
The lovely Boy was born with ev'ry Grace;
Ev'n Envy must have prais'd so fair a Face:
Such was his Form, as Painters when they show
Their utmost Art, on naked Loves bestow.
But lest the Dress should any Diff'rence make,
Shafts give to him, or else from Cupid take.—
Ev'n Envy must have prais'd so fair a Face:
Such was his Form, as Painters when they show
Their utmost Art, on naked Loves bestow.
But lest the Dress should any Diff'rence make,
Shafts give to him, or else from Cupid take.—
Full in the midst, the princely Youth of Troy
By Venus lov'd, and worthy all her Care,
(His beauteous Head uncover'd) shone to View:
As shines a Gem inclos'd in yellow Gold,
Grace to the Head, or Neck: or Iv'ry set,
With curious Art, in Ebony, or Box:
His snowy Neck receives his flowing Hair,
Clasp'd in a Circle of soft ductile Gold.—
By Venus lov'd, and worthy all her Care,
(His beauteous Head uncover'd) shone to View:
As shines a Gem inclos'd in yellow Gold,
Grace to the Head, or Neck: or Iv'ry set,
With curious Art, in Ebony, or Box:
His snowy Neck receives his flowing Hair,
Clasp'd in a Circle of soft ductile Gold.—
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