Poetical miscellany [manuscript], ca. 1773-1806.

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Poetical miscellany [manuscript], ca. 1773-1806.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/281644984

Contains an enormous number of poems, epigrams, epitaphs, inscriptions, and riddles. Few are identified with an author's name; those which are, are by obscure or unknown persons. On pages 28-32 is an "Ode on the withes & fairys of Shakespeare," by a Mr. Lawrence of Winchester [i.e. Laurence French]. The contents are not in strict chronological sequence, but the dates generally increase, and there is evidence (chiefly in the handwriting) that the compilation extended over many years. On p. 1 is an "Ode to Miss Linley now Mrs. Sheridan," whose marriage was in 1773; the last date found is 1806.

155 leaves ; 33 x 20 cm.

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Sheridan, Elizabeth Ann, 1754-1792

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First wife of Richard Brinsley Sheridan; formerly the beautiful and accomplished Miss Linley. From the description of Autograph letter in the third person : to Sir Peter Burrell. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662064 ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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Laurence, French, 1757-1809

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Epithet: Professor of Civil Law at Oxford and MP for Peterborough British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001188.0x000285 ...