Guy an epic poem, 1780.

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Guy an epic poem, 1780.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702175340

Manuscript, in a single hand, of an epic poem concerning Guy of Warwick's quest to rescue his fiancee, the sister of Athelstan, King of England, from the giant Colbrand. The poems includes several summaries of British history, an encounter with Amazons, and a journey through Peru, and is annotated by footnotes referencing other epic poems. This work is followed by two poems about poetry: "Ode to Fancy" and "Poesy an Ode." The latter is prefaced by a note by the author, explaining that he was inspired to write a poem on the subject of poesy after reading Thomas Gray's treatment of it in his Pindaric Ode.

1 v. (xii, 170 p.) ; 20 x 16 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771

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