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Literary
January 31, 1804
Kentucky Gazette And General Advertiser
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A poem by an anonymous lady expressing unrequited love for Strephon, who has fashion, wit, and youth but lacks true love and fidelity, leaving the speaker's heart restless like Noah's dove.
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"To Soar aloft on Fancy's wing."
WRITTEN BY A LADY.
Strephon hath fashion, wit, and youth,
And every art to please;
He nothing wants, but love and truth,
To run me with ease.
But he is flint, and bears the art,
To kindle fierce desire
His power inflames another's heart,
But he ne'er feels the fire.
O how it does my soul perplex,
When I his charms recall
To think he should despise our sex,
Or, what's worse, love them all.
Go that my heart, like Noah's dove,
In vain has sought for rest,
Finding no hopes to fix my love,
Returns into my breast.
WRITTEN BY A LADY.
Strephon hath fashion, wit, and youth,
And every art to please;
He nothing wants, but love and truth,
To run me with ease.
But he is flint, and bears the art,
To kindle fierce desire
His power inflames another's heart,
But he ne'er feels the fire.
O how it does my soul perplex,
When I his charms recall
To think he should despise our sex,
Or, what's worse, love them all.
Go that my heart, like Noah's dove,
In vain has sought for rest,
Finding no hopes to fix my love,
Returns into my breast.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Love Romance
What keywords are associated?
Unrequited Love
Strephon
Fancy's Wing
Lady Poet
Noah's Dove
What entities or persons were involved?
Written By A Lady.
Literary Details
Title
"To Soar Aloft On Fancy's Wing."
Author
Written By A Lady.
Key Lines
Strephon Hath Fashion, Wit, And Youth,
And Every Art To Please;
He Nothing Wants, But Love And Truth,
To Run Me With Ease.
O How It Does My Soul Perplex,
When I His Charms Recall
To Think He Should Despise Our Sex,
Or, What's Worse, Love Them All.