Poem Genre / Form: Epic / Poem Theme: Mythology

1. A giant shepherd here his flock maintains

First Line:: A giant shepherd here his flock maintains
Last Line:: Crowned with rough thickets and a nodding wood
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31650

2. Achilles fatal wrath whence discord rose

First Line:: Achilles fatal wrath whence discord rose
Last Line:: Was Juno lodged in her alcove of gold
Author:: Thomas Tickell (Absolute)
DMI number:: 22251

3. Ajax he shuns through all the dire debate

First Line:: Ajax he shuns through all the dire debate
Last Line:: Marks the dry dust and thirsts for blood in vain
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31585

4. Ah dearest friend in whom the gods had joined

First Line:: Ah dearest friend in whom the gods had joined
Last Line:: The wretched source of all this misery
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31584

5. And couldst thou hope dissembler from my sight

First Line:: And couldst thou hope dissembler from my sight
Last Line:: I should not seem quite widowed and undone
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31681

6. At last is Hector stretched upon the plain

First Line:: At last is Hector stretched upon the plain
Last Line:: And stretch thee here before this Scaean gate
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31574

7. At that sad prospect that tormenting scene

First Line:: At that sad prospect that tormenting scene
Last Line:: Hope in her looks but anguish at her breast
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31686

8. At this a flood of tears Lavinia shed

First Line:: At this a flood of tears Lavinia shed
Last Line:: Or lilies damasked by the neighbouring rose
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute) & Virgil (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31663

9. As when two bulls for their fair female fight

First Line:: As when two bulls for their fair female fight
Last Line:: So clash their swords and so their shields resound
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31672

10. Both armies from their bloody work desist

First Line:: Both armies from their bloody work desist
Last Line:: And shakes the sounding forest on his sides
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31671

11. But all alone the hoary king he found

First Line:: But all alone the hoary king he found
Last Line:: Heaven rules us yet and gods there are above
Author:: Homer (Absolute) & Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31662

12. But let us on this memorable day

First Line:: But let us on this memorable day
Last Line:: A radiant belt that rich with purple glowed
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31576

13. But now the lustful God no more concealed

First Line:: But now the lustful God no more concealed
Last Line:: Made sacred altars blaze with holy flames
DMI number:: 42563

14. But when the powers descending swelled the fight

First Line:: But when the powers descending swelled the fight
Last Line:: Abhorred by men and dreadful even to gods
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31609

15. But while to bring about their great intent

First Line:: But while to bring about their great intent
Last Line:: Confound their army sink the cursed design
Author:: Elizabeth Rowe [nee Singer] (Absolute)
DMI number:: 4219

16. Come Clio sing if such your will is

First Line:: Come Clio sing if such your will is
Last Line:: They closed the curtains of their peepers
Author:: Samuel Whyte (Speculation)
DMI number:: 36487

17. Daughter of great Rhexenor thus began

First Line:: Daughter of great Rhexenor thus began
Last Line:: And humbled in the ashes took his place
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31619

18. Enough o son of Peleus Troy has viewed

First Line:: Enough o son of Peleus Troy has viewed
Last Line:: Now hovers round and calls thee to thy death
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31573

19. Deep over his knee inseamed remained the scar

First Line:: Deep over his knee inseamed remained the scar
Last Line:: At length abrupt my son my king she cried
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31659

20. Female innocence

First Line:: Female innocence
Last Line:: And public nuptials justify the bride
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31617

21. From far huge Atlas' rocky sides he spies

First Line:: From far huge Atlas' rocky sides he spies
Last Line:: The hoary piles of everlasting snow
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31678

22. For while he spoke with high disdain and pride

First Line:: For while he spoke with high disdain and pride
Last Line:: The fainting princess to the regal bed
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31683

23. Hector approach my arm and singly know

First Line:: Hector approach my arm and singly know
Last Line:: I steal no conquest from a noble foe
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31575

24. Hector this heard returned without delay

First Line:: Hector this heard returned without delay
Last Line:: And mourn the living Hector as the dead
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 32684

25. He spoke and awful bends his sable brows

First Line:: He spoke and awful bends his sable brows
Last Line:: And all Olympus to the centre shook
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31608

26. He spoke and speaking chased the clouds away

First Line:: He spoke and speaking chased the clouds away
Last Line:: Throws up the reins and skims the watery way
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31669

27. Her breathless sister runs with eager pace

First Line:: Her breathless sister runs with eager pace
Last Line:: Dissolves in air and mingles with the wind
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31694

28. His ponderous shield

First Line:: His ponderous shield
Last Line:: Over the burning marl
Author:: John Milton (Absolute)
DMI number:: 32039

29. Incensed Ulysses with a frown replies

First Line:: Incensed Ulysses with a frown replies
Last Line:: Base to his friend to his own interest blind
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31622

30. Lost in the gloomy horror of the night

First Line:: Lost in the gloomy horror of the night
Last Line:: A stately prospect waving in the clouds
Author:: Joseph Addison (Absolute)
DMI number:: 4163

31. My task is done the mansion you require

First Line:: My task is done the mansion you require
Last Line:: Succeeds and even a stranger recommends
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31618

32. Next where the Sirens dwell you plow the seas

First Line:: Next where the Sirens dwell you plow the seas
Last Line:: Be every fetter strained and added band to band
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31613

33. Now each partakes the feast the wine prepares

First Line:: Now each partakes the feast the wine prepares
Last Line:: And over the banquet every heart be gay
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31644

34. Now night with sable wings the world overspread

First Line:: Now night with sable wings the world overspread
Last Line:: Of full desire and sunk to pleasing rest
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 3956

35. Now over the glittering lawns Aurora spread

First Line:: Now over the glittering lawns Aurora spread
Last Line:: With all the glorious temples of the gods
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31693

36. Of bodies changed to other shapes I sing

First Line:: Of bodies changed to other shapes I sing
Last Line:: He reached his Father's blushing Rise at last
DMI number:: 42561

37. O Portius is there not some chosen curse

First Line:: O Portius is there not some chosen curse
Last Line:: Who owes his greatness to his country's ruin
Author:: Joseph Addison (Absolute)
DMI number:: 30905

38. O stay oh pride of Greece Ulysses stay

First Line:: O stay oh pride of Greece Ulysses stay
Last Line:: O stay and learn new wisdom from the wise
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31614

39. O impotent of mind

First Line:: O impotent of mind
Last Line:: Her babes her infants at the breast shall fall
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31578

40. O truly great in whom the gods have joined

First Line:: O truly great in whom the gods have joined
Last Line:: And blame even kings with praise because with truth
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31581

41. Perhaps you may of Priam's fate enquire

First Line:: Perhaps you may of Priam's fate enquire
Last Line:: Leaped headlong from the heights and flames consumed the rest
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31675

42. Phemius alone the hand of vengeance spared

First Line:: Phemius alone the hand of vengeance spared
Last Line:: How much more safe the good than evil deed
Author:: Homer (Absolute) & Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31660

43. Silence ensued the eldest first began

First Line:: Silence ensued the eldest first began
Last Line:: And give the stranger guest a stranger's due
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31620

44. So fierce her looks such terrors from her eyes

First Line:: So fierce her looks such terrors from her eyes
Last Line:: Her sister furies tremble and retire
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31665

45. Soon in the luscious feast themselves they lost

First Line:: Soon in the luscious feast themselves they lost
Last Line:: And their own voice affrights them when they groan
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31612

46. The herald now arrives and guides along

First Line:: The herald now arrives and guides along
Last Line:: Again unmanned a shower of sorrow shed
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31642

47. The good old man with suppliant hands implored

First Line:: The good old man with suppliant hands implored
Last Line:: And loaded up the hill convey my sire
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31676

48. The glorious chief resumes

First Line:: The glorious chief resumes
Last Line:: Sought her own palace and indulged her woe
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31606

49. The monarch issued his commands

First Line:: The monarch issued his commands
Last Line:: Collects his flock from thousands on the plain
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31610

50. The queen on nearer view the guest surveyed

First Line:: The queen on nearer view the guest surveyed
Last Line:: Forbid that want should sink me to a lie
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31621

51. The illustrious chief of Troy

First Line:: The illustrious chief of Troy
Last Line:: She mingled with the smile a tender tear
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31588

52. The king of kings majestically tall

First Line:: The king of kings majestically tall
Last Line:: And dawning conquest played around his head
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31577

53. Then fell proud Ilion's bulwarks towers and spires

First Line:: Then fell proud Ilion's bulwarks towers and spires
Last Line:: And stretched out huge in length the unmeasured ruin lies
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31670

54. The saffron morn with early blushes spread

First Line:: The saffron morn with early blushes spread
Last Line:: Till dimmed with rising grief they streamed again
Author:: Alexander Pope (Confident)
DMI number:: 31611

55. The sage Ulysses thus replies

First Line:: The sage Ulysses thus replies
Last Line:: And owe destruction to a prince like thee
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31579

56. The sun descending the Phoeacian train

First Line:: The sun descending the Phoeacian train
Last Line:: And grateful offerings on your altars laid
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 8415

57. The sun's great hall on lofty columns raised

First Line:: The sun's great hall on lofty columns raised
Last Line:: Her vestments spread like sails before the buxom wind
DMI number:: 42562

58. The winds embattled as the mountain rent

First Line:: The winds embattled as the mountain rent
Last Line:: Grim death appeared and glared in every face
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31668

59. Thersites only clamoured in the throng

First Line:: Thersites only clamoured in the throng
Last Line:: Sedition silence and assert the throne
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31583

60. Then young Alcanius whose before this day

First Line:: Then young Alcanius whose before this day
Last Line:: The conquered war is due and the vast world is theirs
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31673

61. They seek the cisterns where Phoeacian dames

First Line:: They seek the cisterns where Phoeacian dames
Last Line:: To raise the blush or pain the modest eyes
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31616

62. They slay the guards they burst the gates and join

First Line:: They slay the guards they burst the gates and join
Last Line:: From some steep rock the sounding ruin hears
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31674

63. Thus equal deaths are dealt and equal chance

First Line:: Thus equal deaths are dealt and equal chance
Last Line:: And the disdainful soul came rushing through the wound
Author:: John Dryden (Absolute)
DMI number:: 3913

64. Thus Hector great in arms contends in vain

First Line:: Thus Hector great in arms contends in vain
Last Line:: Where endless honours wait the sacred shade
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 6987

65. Thus near the gates conferring as they drew

First Line:: Thus near the gates conferring as they drew
Last Line:: So closed for ever faithful Argus' eyes
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31615

66. Thy bounties love in thy soft raptures when

First Line:: Thy bounties love in thy soft raptures when
Last Line:: Against the sons of lewdness exercised
Author:: John Armstrong (Absolute)
DMI number:: 23870

67. To sing Achilles wrath O muse prepare

First Line:: To sing Achilles wrath O muse prepare
Last Line:: Who thus in war the bravest chief disgraced
Author:: Arthur Maynwaring (Confident)
DMI number:: 4245

68. Twas night and weary with the toils of day

First Line:: Twas night and weary with the toils of day
Last Line:: And thus she vents the tempest of her soul
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31688

69. Twas night and weary with the toils of day

First Line:: Twas night and weary with the toils of day
Last Line:: In sleep a soft forgetfulness of care
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 40454

70. Unseen by these the king his entry made

First Line:: Unseen by these the king his entry made
Last Line:: Till then our arms suspend the fall of Troy
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31607

71. What shall I do shall I in vain implore

First Line:: What shall I do shall I in vain implore
Last Line:: The grief that raged tumultuous in her breast
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31690

72. When kings advise us to renounce our fame

First Line:: When kings advise us to renounce our fame
Last Line:: To combat conquer and extirpate Troy
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31580

73. While the young hero thus with glory burns

First Line:: While the young hero thus with glory burns
Last Line:: Or hang it at th'ungrateful trivia's shrine
Author:: Laurence Eusden (Confident)
DMI number:: 8465

74. While thus his tale the obliging hero told

First Line:: While thus his tale the obliging hero told
Last Line:: And prate eternally without one word of sense
DMI number:: 42565

75. While yet he speaks her powers of life decay

First Line:: While yet he speaks her powers of life decay
Last Line:: Hangs round her neck and speaks his joy in tears
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31661

76. While yet he spoke her looks the youth confound

First Line:: While yet he spoke her looks the youth confound
Last Line:: The thirst of slaughter and the rage of war
Author:: Christopher Pitt (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31667

77. Yet while my Hector still survives I see

First Line:: Yet while my Hector still survives I see
Last Line:: But stay my Hector here and guard his Troy
Author:: Alexander Pope (Absolute)
DMI number:: 31586

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1. A giant shepherd here his flock maintains

2. Achilles fatal wrath whence discord rose

3. Ajax he shuns through all the dire debate

4. Ah dearest friend in whom the gods had joined

5. And couldst thou hope dissembler from my sight

6. At last is Hector stretched upon the plain

7. At that sad prospect that tormenting scene

8. At this a flood of tears Lavinia shed

9. As when two bulls for their fair female fight

10. Both armies from their bloody work desist

11. But all alone the hoary king he found

12. But let us on this memorable day

13. But now the lustful God no more concealed

14. But when the powers descending swelled the fight

15. But while to bring about their great intent

16. Come Clio sing if such your will is

17. Daughter of great Rhexenor thus began

18. Enough o son of Peleus Troy has viewed

19. Deep over his knee inseamed remained the scar

20. Female innocence

21. From far huge Atlas' rocky sides he spies

22. For while he spoke with high disdain and pride

23. Hector approach my arm and singly know

24. Hector this heard returned without delay

25. He spoke and awful bends his sable brows

26. He spoke and speaking chased the clouds away

27. Her breathless sister runs with eager pace

28. His ponderous shield

29. Incensed Ulysses with a frown replies

30. Lost in the gloomy horror of the night

31. My task is done the mansion you require

32. Next where the Sirens dwell you plow the seas

33. Now each partakes the feast the wine prepares

34. Now night with sable wings the world overspread

35. Now over the glittering lawns Aurora spread

36. Of bodies changed to other shapes I sing

37. O Portius is there not some chosen curse

38. O stay oh pride of Greece Ulysses stay

39. O impotent of mind

40. O truly great in whom the gods have joined

41. Perhaps you may of Priam's fate enquire

42. Phemius alone the hand of vengeance spared

43. Silence ensued the eldest first began

44. So fierce her looks such terrors from her eyes

45. Soon in the luscious feast themselves they lost

46. The herald now arrives and guides along

47. The good old man with suppliant hands implored

48. The glorious chief resumes

49. The monarch issued his commands

50. The queen on nearer view the guest surveyed

51. The illustrious chief of Troy

52. The king of kings majestically tall

53. Then fell proud Ilion's bulwarks towers and spires

54. The saffron morn with early blushes spread

55. The sage Ulysses thus replies

56. The sun descending the Phoeacian train

57. The sun's great hall on lofty columns raised

58. The winds embattled as the mountain rent

59. Thersites only clamoured in the throng

60. Then young Alcanius whose before this day

61. They seek the cisterns where Phoeacian dames

62. They slay the guards they burst the gates and join

63. Thus equal deaths are dealt and equal chance

64. Thus Hector great in arms contends in vain

65. Thus near the gates conferring as they drew

66. Thy bounties love in thy soft raptures when

67. To sing Achilles wrath O muse prepare

68. Twas night and weary with the toils of day

69. Twas night and weary with the toils of day

70. Unseen by these the king his entry made

71. What shall I do shall I in vain implore

72. When kings advise us to renounce our fame