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Poem
August 21, 1815
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A translated poem praising the enchanting singing voice of a lady named Eliza, which captivates listeners and surpasses sirens, nature, and mythical musicians like Orpheus and Apollo.
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FOR THE KENTUCKY GAZETTE.
STANZAS ON A LADY SINGING
From the French.
When fair Eliza deigns to sing,
How quickly hush'd is every noise?
While ev'ry soul upon the wing,
Attends the music of her voice.
Caught by the pleasing, powerful sound,
She sits alone attentive here.
And quits the senses ample round,
For the small circle of the ear.
Ye Syrens give the Sailors peace,
Resign the fane you've held so long,
Your sense deluding ditties cease,
O'ercome by her enchanting song.
Caught by the magic of your strains,
The heedless Seaman met his fate,
On bright Eliza's voice the swains,
With unembitter'd transports wait.
Black care at her soft notes lies still,
Fermenting thoughts perplex no more:
Our reason urges on our will,
And all but fools the fair adore.
The purling streams, the feather'd choir.
Amphion's lute and Orpheus too,
The notes of swains when they expire
Yield, yield, Eliza, all to you.
The heavenly music of the spheres,
Apollo's lyre, the tuneful nine;
Since they with her cannot compare,
Be silent muse-how faint is thine?
STANZAS ON A LADY SINGING
From the French.
When fair Eliza deigns to sing,
How quickly hush'd is every noise?
While ev'ry soul upon the wing,
Attends the music of her voice.
Caught by the pleasing, powerful sound,
She sits alone attentive here.
And quits the senses ample round,
For the small circle of the ear.
Ye Syrens give the Sailors peace,
Resign the fane you've held so long,
Your sense deluding ditties cease,
O'ercome by her enchanting song.
Caught by the magic of your strains,
The heedless Seaman met his fate,
On bright Eliza's voice the swains,
With unembitter'd transports wait.
Black care at her soft notes lies still,
Fermenting thoughts perplex no more:
Our reason urges on our will,
And all but fools the fair adore.
The purling streams, the feather'd choir.
Amphion's lute and Orpheus too,
The notes of swains when they expire
Yield, yield, Eliza, all to you.
The heavenly music of the spheres,
Apollo's lyre, the tuneful nine;
Since they with her cannot compare,
Be silent muse-how faint is thine?
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Eliza Singing
Enchanting Voice
Sirens Comparison
Orpheus Lute
Apollo Lyre
What entities or persons were involved?
From The French.
Poem Details
Title
Stanzas On A Lady Singing
Author
From The French.
Subject
On A Lady Singing
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
When Fair Eliza Deigns To Sing,
How Quickly Hush'd Is Every Noise?
Ye Syrens Give The Sailors Peace,
Yield, Yield, Eliza, All To You.