Sonnet Xvi. Translated From Boileau Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBAABBACDCDCD| Apollo at his crowded altars tir'd | A |
| Of Votaries who for trite ideas thrown | B |
| Into loose verse assume in lofty tone | B |
| The Poet's name untaught and uninspir'd | A |
| Indignant struck the LYRE Straight it acquir'd | A |
| New powers and complicate Then first was known | B |
| The rigorous Sonnet to be fram'd alone | B |
| By duteous Bards or by just Taste admir'd | A |
| Go energetic Sonnet go he cried | C |
| And be the test of skill For rhymes that flow | D |
| Regardless of thy rules their destin'd guide | C |
| Yet take thy name ah let the boasters know | D |
| That with strict sway my jealous laws preside | C |
| While I no wreaths on rebel verse bestow | D |
Anna Seward
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Sonnet Xvi. Translated From Boileau is a poem by Anna Seward. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.