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Jonathan Swift (Джонатан Свифт)


Verses on Blenheim



“A lion tearing a cock to pieces was placed in front of Blenheim House; a wretched pun in architecture, deservedly criticised in the Spectator.” — Scott.

SEE, here ’s the grand approach,
That way is for his grace’s coach;
There lies the bridge, and there the clock,
Observe the lion and the cock;
The spacious court, the colonnade,
And mind how wide the hall is made;
The chimneys are so well designed,
They never smoke in any wind:
The galleries contrived for walking,
The windows to retire and talk in;
The council-chamber to debate,
And all the rest are rooms of state.
“Thanks, sir,” cried I, “’t is very fine,
But where d’ ye sleep, or where d’ ye dine?
I find, by all you have been telling,
That ’t is a house, but not a dwelling.”



Jonathan Swift's other poems:
  1. A Rebus. By Vanessa
  2. Love
  3. Двенадцать эпиграмм для леди Ачесон. 11Twelve Articles Addressed to Lady Acheson. 11
  4. Двенадцать эпиграмм для леди Ачесон. ЗаключениеTwelve Articles Addressed to Lady Acheson. Conclusion
  5. Двенадцать эпиграмм для леди Ачесон. 9Twelve Articles Addressed to Lady Acheson. 9


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