Epigrams and other humourous pieces in poetry, [mid 19th century].

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Epigrams and other humourous pieces in poetry, [mid 19th century].

Epigrams and other humourous pieces in poetry, [mid 19th century].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702176962

Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of about 700 epigrams and short humorous or light verses. Many address the subjects of love, marriage, women, and vanity; the volume contains numerous verses on marriages between humorously named individuals, including On the marriage of Mr. Foot to Miss Patten; On the marriage of Miss Lamb to Mr Lion; and On the marriage of Mr Penny to Miss Penny. Titles of verses on other subjects include The air balloon; Praise of ale; On a drunken man; A wig-gish pun; To Walter Scott; Epigram on tobacco; On Colonel Blood; and To an affected old maid. The collection also includes verses on tradesmen, Welshmen, preachers, and animals.

1 v. (226 p.) ; 23 x 15 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library