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The Englishman

Published / Created:
[ca. 1688-1689].
Call Number:
Osborn fb108
Collection Title:
[Restoration poems], [ca. 1688-1689].
Image Count:
4
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper, in various hands, of a collection of 72 satirical verses and songs, primarily commenting on events and political and literary figures in 1688-89. A poem titled The Invasion declares, "O! The year 88 that shall in story be prais'd,...
Description:
Binding: no covers.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Politics and government--1660-1714, Great Britain--Religious life and customs--17th century, and Great Britain--Social life and customs--17th century
Subject (Name):
Anne,--Queen of Great Britain,--1665-1714, Cowley, Abraham,--1618-1667, Grafton, Henry Fitz Roy,--Duke of,--1663-1690, Great Britain.--Parliament, Heveningham, Henry, Sedley, Charles,--Sir,--1639?-1701, Shadwell, Thomas,--1642?-1692, William--III,--King of England,--1650-1702, and Wycherley, William,--1640-1716
Subject (Topic):
Courts and courtiers--England, English poetry--17th century, English wit and humor, Religious satire, English, Satirical verse, English, and Songs, English--17th century
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The Englishman

2.
[Commonplace book]

Creator:
Han, William
Published / Created:
[ca. 1644-1707].
Call Number:
Osborn b150
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper, in several different hands, of a collection of about 69 poems and prose entries, primarily on philosophical, religious, and metaphysical subjects. Prose pieces in the volume include a copy of Ethica Compendium, by Johann Stier; an...
Description:
Cloth endpapers. Binding: full sheep.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Religious life and customs--17th century and Great Britain--Social life and customs--17th century
Subject (Name):
Brome, Alexander,--1620-1666, Cowley, Abraham,--1618-1667, Donne, John,--1572-1631, Fanshawe, Richard,--Sir,--1608-1666, Han, William, Otway, Thomas,--1652-1685, Stier, Johann,--1599-1648, Urry, John,--1606-1715, and Wotton, Henry,--Sir,--1568-1639
Subject (Topic):
English poetry--17th century, Metaphysics--Poetry, Occasional verse, English, Philosophy, and Religious poetry, English
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Commonplace book]