The poetical scrap book, circa 1832-1857.

1 v. (81 p.) ; 26 x 21 cm.

English

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Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of 68 poems by various authors, primarily on the subjects of love and death. Most poems are attributed, and several are annotated with the place of publication; for example, the poem titled A Dirge is labeled "Dublin University Magazine October 1857." Other poems include Ode To Yimmang River by "An Australian"; Thanatopsis by William Cullen Byrant, "an American"; The Seminolee's Dirge; The Sleeping Palace by Alfred Tennyson; Benecite Hymn by Agnes Strickland; and an anonymous Latin poem in honor of Victoria and Albert's wedding. Other poets in the collection include George Byron; Felicia Hemans; Victor Hugo; Henry Longfellow; Hannah More; and William Wordsworth.

August 08, 2005

W. S. F., The Poetical Scrap Book. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

W. S. F., The Poetical Scrap Book. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Commonplace books.