The appearance of the ghost of Kinge Edward the Second, Kinge of England, [ca. 1625].

Found In:

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The appearance of the ghost of Kinge Edward the Second, Kinge of England, [ca. 1625].

2011376

Description

Title: The appearance of the ghost of Kinge Edward the Second, Kinge of England, [ca. 1625].
Creator: Hubert, Francis, Sir, d. 1629
Abstract: Manuscript on paper, in a single secretary hand, of the 1628 version of the poem "The deplorable life and death of Edward the Second" (Hubert denounced this edition and published his authorized fuller text in 1629), incomplete at end, lacking last 4 stanzas
Description: In English.
Preceded by 10 pages of varying sized paper bound in, containing numerous later poems in a different hand, including "To the ingenious Mr. John Moor, Author of the Celebrated Worm Powder" by Alexander Pope.
Lute tablature bound in at end (f. 81-89). Consists of secular tunes (arrangements of popular tunes or dances) including "Lustie Soldier," "Sallingers Rounde,"and "The Merry Gypsie" (f. 81,82 and 89); two Masks, one titled, "Mr. Goodwill his Maske" for St. John's College Oxford (f. 87v and 88v); and standard hymn tunes, including a number of Psalms and The Lord's Prayer (f. 84v and 85r).
Armorial bookplate of Alfred Baron de Braye.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 33 x 21 cm. v. (164 p.) ;
Language: English

Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Name): Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744.
Subject (Topic): In literature
English literature
English poetry
Historical poetry, English
Lute music
Political poetry, English
Songs, English
Subjects: Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327 > In literature
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
English literature > 17th century
English poetry > 17th century
Historical poetry, English
Lute music > 17th century
Political poetry, English > Early modern, 1500-1700
Songs, English > England > 17th century

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: Sir Francis Hubert, The Appearance of the Ghost of Kinge Edward the Second, Kinge of England. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.