Upon The Duke Of Marlborough's House At Woodstock Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDDEFGH IIE| 'See sir here's the grand approach | A |
| This way is for his Grace's coach | A |
| There lies the bridge and here's the clock | B |
| Observe the lion and the cock | B |
| The spacious court the colonnade | C |
| And mark how wide the hall is made | C |
| The chimneys are so well design'd | D |
| They never smoke in any wind | D |
| This gallery's contrived for walking | E |
| The windows to retire and talk in | F |
| The council chamber for debate | G |
| And all the rest are rooms of state ' | H |
| - | |
| 'Thanks sir ' cried I ''tis very fine | I |
| But where d'ye sleep or where d'ye dine | I |
| I find by all you have been telling | E |
| That 'tis a house but not a dwelling ' | - |
Alexander Pope
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About Upon The Duke Of Marlborough's House At Woodstock
Upon The Duke Of Marlborough's House At Woodstock is a poem by Alexander Pope. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.