poems

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"She was the pride Of her familiar sphere, the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portrait," —WILLIS' POEMS.

From Elsie's Womanhood by Finley, Martha

Transcriber's note: Facsimile of Title page of 1673 edition follows: POEMS, &c.

From The Poetical Works of John Milton by Milton, John

COWPER'S POEMS, with 12 Engravings, price 3s. 6d boards.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 342, November 22, 1828 by Various

There the Author of 'THE FARMER'S BOY,' and of these POEMS, first drew breath.

From An Essay on War, in Blank Verse; Honington Green, a Ballad; the Culprit, an Elegy; and Other Poems, on Various Subjects by Bloomfield, Nathaniel

Jermyn's name is associated with that of Porter in the noblest dedication in our language, that to DAVENANT'S POEMS, 1638, 12mo.

From The Lucasta Poems by Lovelace, Richard