Arts & Sciences
On the Engraver of his Portrait
Translated by William Cowper (1808) · From Latin and Italian Poems (Cowper)
Arts & Sciences
Survey my Features--you will own it clear
That little skill has been exerted here.
My Friends, who know me not here smile to see
How ill the model and the work agree.
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Milton, John. “On the Engraver of his Portrait.” Translated by William Cowper. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/milton/84/.
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Milton, John. “On the Engraver of his Portrait.” Translated by William Cowper. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/milton/84/.
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