Union First Line Index of English Verse

13^th-19^th Century (bulk 1500-1800)

First Line: Alas, what pains, what racking thoughts he proves Who lives retir'd from her he dearest loves

Author (Last name, First): Congreve, William

Title: Absence

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Last Line: When love a while the fruitfull show'r restrains The feild on his return a brighter verdure gains

Library: U. Leeds, Brotherton

Shelfmark: Lt 110

Folio: f. 1r,2r,3r,4r

Ref Nbr: 6027

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