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Poem
September 8, 1800
Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
An English imitation of Horace's Fifth Book ode to Pyrrha, depicting a youth enamored by her charms and warning of her deceptive nature, with the speaker protected by caution.
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MUSES.
IMITATION
From the Fifth Book of Horace.
TO PYRRHA
"Quis multa gracilis te puer in rosa?" et. G'c.
Who new clasps thee, Pyrrha, in his glowing arms?
With touch amorous fire unzones thy breast,
And riots, licensed, o'er its heaving charms?
For whom is studied now that simple grace
Which plaits thy robe in many a careless fold?
For whom, with blushing radiance lights thy face,
And float those wavy curls of threaded gold?
Alas. for him! too soft confiding youth,
Who trusts the transient summer of thy smile,
Receives thy easy vows for tests of truth,
Nor dreams how foully fair is woman's guile.
Infatuate Dupe! too soon, yet, ah! too late
Thee perjured, and himself undone, he'll find;
Then with availess curses brand his fate,
Upbraid the world, and call the Gods unkind!
This heart a foil shield of caution saves,
And lets me view, uncharmed, thy siren form;
So Ocean's oft, clear front, and sun-lit waves-
The Calm invites—but then I dread the Storm!
IMITATION
From the Fifth Book of Horace.
TO PYRRHA
"Quis multa gracilis te puer in rosa?" et. G'c.
Who new clasps thee, Pyrrha, in his glowing arms?
With touch amorous fire unzones thy breast,
And riots, licensed, o'er its heaving charms?
For whom is studied now that simple grace
Which plaits thy robe in many a careless fold?
For whom, with blushing radiance lights thy face,
And float those wavy curls of threaded gold?
Alas. for him! too soft confiding youth,
Who trusts the transient summer of thy smile,
Receives thy easy vows for tests of truth,
Nor dreams how foully fair is woman's guile.
Infatuate Dupe! too soon, yet, ah! too late
Thee perjured, and himself undone, he'll find;
Then with availess curses brand his fate,
Upbraid the world, and call the Gods unkind!
This heart a foil shield of caution saves,
And lets me view, uncharmed, thy siren form;
So Ocean's oft, clear front, and sun-lit waves-
The Calm invites—but then I dread the Storm!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Pyrrha
Horace Imitation
Woman Guile
Siren Form
Caution Love
Poem Details
Title
To Pyrrha
Subject
Imitation From The Fifth Book Of Horace
Key Lines
Who New Clasps Thee, Pyrrha, In His Glowing Arms?
Alas. For Him! Too Soft Confiding Youth,
So Ocean's Oft, Clear Front, And Sun Lit Waves The Calm Invites—But Then I Dread The Storm!