Timotheus, to his breathing flute, And sounding lyre, Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire. - John Dryden
" "Timotheus, to his breathing flute, And sounding lyre,
Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.
About John Dryden
John Dryden (19 August 1631 {9 August O.S.} – 12 May 1700 {1 May O.S.}) was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright. He was Poet Laureate, 1668–1689.
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