Sir George Etherege

George Etherege was born in England in 1635 and died in 1692. He was a well known playwright especially know for his comedies.

Select Poems by Sir George Etherege

The Nymph that undoes me, is fair and unkind; No less than a wonder by Nature designed. She's the grief of my heart, the joy of my eye ; And the.......
Sweetest Bud of Beauty! may No untimely frost decay Th' early glories, which we trace Blooming in thy matchless face ! But kindly opening, lik.......
The pleasures of Love and the joys of good Wine, To perfect our happiness, wisely we join! We, to Beauty, all day. Give the sovereign sway; .......
Hopeless, I languish out my days ; Struck with Urania's conqu'ring eyes! The wretch, at whom she darts these rays, Must feel the wound until .......


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