Poems by Theodore Romeyn [manuscript], ca. 1865.

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Poems by Theodore Romeyn [manuscript], ca. 1865.

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Includes a few printed poems used for celebrations in Detroit. One printed poem is the prologue to the "Tricentennial Shakespearean anniversary", Detroit, April 23, 1864. Though many of the poems are dated (1830-1865), many certainly are and all may be later copies. Inscribed on a fly-leaf: "To my son, James W. Romeyn, February 22, 1880. Theodore Romeyn. Detroit".

96 leaves ; 24 x 19 cm.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

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