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Orpheus and Eurydice |
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Orpheus and Eurydice looking back to see if Eurydice was following him to earth, he lost her forever. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 103] See : Love, Tragic How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Thus our heroe and the redeemed lady walked in the same manner as Orpheus and Eurydice marched heretofore; but though I cannot believe that Jones was designedly tempted by his fair one to look behind him, yet as she frequently wanted his assistance to help her over stiles, and had besides many trips and other accidents, he was often obliged to turn about. Sophie burned it all in the Orpheus and Eurydice grate, and kept her own counsel. |
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