Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
First Line:
Immortal Newton never spoke A greater truth refind
Author (Last name, First):
Stanhope, Philip Dormer, Earl of Chesterfield
Title:
Writen under the picture of Beau Nash that was placed between the busts of Sir Isaac Newton and Alexander Pope Esquire in the Long Roome at Bath
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Wisdom and wit are little seen But folly at full length
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 93
Folio:
f. 34v
Ref Nbr:
3560
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Names Mentioned:
Nash, Richard (`Beau Nash'), 1674_1761
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