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Upon Appleton House, to My Lord Fairfax by Andrew Marvell — Sad Poetry Lines

By Andrew Marvell

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Within this sober Frame expect Work of no Forrain Architect; That unto Caves the Quarries drew, And Forrests did to Pastures hew; Who of his great Design in pain Did for a Model vault his Brain, Whose Columnes should so high be rais'd To arch the Brows that on them gaz'd. Why should of all things Man unrul'd Such unproportion'd dwellings build? The Beasts are by their Denns exprest:

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"Within this sober Frame expect..."

"Upon Appleton House, to My Lord Fairfax" by Andrew Marvell is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 872 lines. This English poem by Andrew Marvell demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Within this sober Frame expect Work of no Forrain Architect;...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Andrew Marvell's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Andrew Marvell

Andrew Marvell (1621–1678) was an English metaphysical poet and politician. His poem "To His Coy Mistress" is one of the most famous carpe diem poems in English, and his "The Garden" and "Bermudas" explore nature, time, and divine providence.

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