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Upon A Spider Catching A Fly by Edward Taylor

Upon A Spider Catching A Fly by Edward Taylor

Published On Wednesday, May 05, 2010. Under: 1600s, 1700s, Taylor, Edward.
Upon A Spider Catching A Fly by Edward Taylor (1642-1729) Thou sorrow, venom Elfe: Is this thy play, To spin a web out of thyselfe To Catch a Fly? For Why? I saw a pettish wasp Fall foule therein: Whom yet thy Whorle pins did not clasp Lest he should fling His sting. But as affraid, remote Didst ...

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