Commonplace book containing English poetry, [circa 1790-1810].

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Commonplace book containing English poetry, [circa 1790-1810].

1790-1810

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Manuscript volume, in several hands, containing English poetry, mainly of the 18th century. Poets include Thomas Parnell, William Shenstone, Thomas Gray, Robert Burns, and William Cowper. Also includes a copy of the "Letter from Sir Hugh Dalrymple to Sir Lawrence Dundas" concerning the living of Orkney.

1 v. (circa 200 p.) ; 19 cm.

eng, Latn

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8027210

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Shenstone, William, 1714-1763

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Cowper, William, 1731-1800

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Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771

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Dalrymple, Hew, Sir, 1712-1790

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