[Commonplace book of poems], [early 19th century].

1 v. (64 p.) ; 13 x 8 cm.

English

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Manuscript, in several hands, of a collection of about 20 primarily sentimental poems, many written by C.A. Venn, on such subjects as nature, friendship, solitude, and happiness; as well as several poems dedicated to women. Poems by Venn include Lines inscribed on a stone that jutted out of a rock; On Mary Queen of Scots; and Jesse the Maniac, dated 1802. Other poems include Elegy on happiness, by Miss E. Carter; On a lady who had an impediment in her speech, by Edward Venn; and poems addressing "Celia", the moon, and an April sunbeam.

August 08, 2005

C. A. Venn, Commonplace Book. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

C. A. Venn, Commonplace Book. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Commonplace books.