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In the deep windings of the grove, no more The hag obscene, and the grisly phantom… — James Beattie

Poem

In the deep windings of the grove, no more The hag obscene, and the grisly phantom dwell; Nor in the fall of mountain-stream, or roar Of winds is heard the angry spirit's yell.

James Beattie
1774
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Topic
Disenchanted worldModern life
Medium
Poem
Time
1774Age of Enlightenment
Person
James Beattie
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Beattie, James. The Minstrel; Or, The Progress of Genius. A Poem. London: E. & C. Dilly, 1774, bk. 2, st. 47.

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