The book Aphróessa, a Legend of Argolis And Other Poems was written by author George Horton Here you can read free online of Aphróessa, a Legend of Argolis And Other Poems book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Aphróessa, a Legend of Argolis And Other Poems a good or bad book?
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Often there came to Spiridon the sense That she he loved was near, and so because The Nereids are a music-loving folk He wont to sit him in the shade and pipe His fondest strains, and as his grief increased His piping grew in skill and tenderness, Until at last no reed in Argolis Could breathe such sweet despair. APHROESSA. 33 A tree there was, A mighty platane tree, that flourished near The thicket's edge, and towered above the copse. Herded below in gnarled and thorny strife, As mortals great... in goodness overtop Their pigmy kind. Oh, 'twas a noble growth ! And only lived to bring into the world A meed of joy and peace. On summer noons, With palms uplift, it motioned back the sun And murmured soothingly, *^ Nay, not so fierce ! " And beckoning to the weary horse it said, " Here is a haven, come and rest with me." Often through long and sultry afternoons. Sleek, thoughtful cattle lingered in its shade. And there the nodding goat would lie and watch Her offspring gambol, nor took heed if one 4 34 APHROESSA.
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