[Commonplace book], 1859-1860.

1 v. (312 p.) ; 17 x 11 cm.

English

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Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of about 300 primarily sentimental original verses on such subjects as memories, parting, sorrow, love, and music. Titles include The lost star; Sorrow no more; Flowers on the grave; Sally, a negro song; and True friendship. The volume also includes several poetic tributes to Robert Burns, as well as numerous poems written in imitation of a Scottish dialect. Also in the collection are several humorous and lighthearted poems, such as Tooth-ache and love; and Puling lovers. Many poems are annotated with the periodicals in which they were published. Dos-a-dos appear several longer religious poems titled The tears of the Magdalene; Jesus in affliction; and The prodigal. The volume also includes pages from a printed sentimental poem titled The monomaniac, annotated, "Printed by Robert Ward New Castle 1848."

August 08, 2005

J. P. Robson, Commonplace Book. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

J. P. Robson, Commonplace Book. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Commonplace books.