Poetical miscellany [manuscript], ca. 1750.

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Poetical miscellany [manuscript], ca. 1750.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/233650009

A collection of poetry, some anonymous, perhaps by the compiler, some by eighteenth century authors. One poem, "A Receipt to tame a shrew," follows the theme of Shakespeare's play.

89 leaves ; 22 x 19 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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