Epitaph Viii. On Sir Godfrey Kneller, In Westminster Abbey, 1723 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCC DE| Kneller by Heaven and not a master taught | A |
| Whose art was Nature and whose pictures Thought | A |
| Now for two ages having snatch'd from Fate | B |
| Whate'er was beauteous or whate'er was great | B |
| Lies crown'd with princes' honours poets' lays | C |
| Due to his merit and brave thirst of praise | C |
| - | |
| Living great Nature fear'd he might outvie | D |
| Her works and dying fears herself may die | E |
Alexander Pope
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