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THE

PROGRESS

OF

POETRY.

Unequal, how shall I the search begin?
Or paint with artless hand the awful scene?
Thro' paths divine, with steps adventr'ous tread,
And trace the Muses to their fountain-head?

Ye sacred Nine! your mighty aid impart,
Assist my numbers, and enlarge my heart;

Direct

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