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    A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Spring
    A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Spring
    A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Spring
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    A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Spring

    By Thomas Gray, Claude McKay and William Morris

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    ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherA Rhyme A Dozen
    Release dateFeb 1, 2024
    ISBN9781835473627

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      A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Spring - Thomas Gray

      A Rhyme A Dozen ― 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic ― Spring

      An Introduction

      ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

      Index of Contents

      Ode on the Spring by Thomas Gray

      Sonnet VIII - To Spring by Charlotte Smith

      Spring by Gerard Manley Hopkins

      I Have

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