Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
First Line:
On parent knees, a naked newborn child Weeping thou sat'st, while all around the smiled
Author (Last name, First):
Anonymous
Title:
The following beautifull tetrastic, which is a literal translation from the Persia, Hindoo himne (?)
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So live, that, sinking in thy last long sleep Calm thou may'st smile, when all around the weep
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 100
Folio:
f. 77v (inverted)
Ref Nbr:
6162
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