Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
First Line:
Tears, such as angels weep, should now diffuse Around this hallow'd earth, their holiest dews
Author (Last name, First):
Delap, (?)
Title:
Upon Lady Shelly [note at end of poem identifies her as 'Late Miss Newnham']
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Last Line:
And sunk with that unsullied soul to rest Which Heav'n first breath'd into her infant breast
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 104
Folio:
f. 94r
Ref Nbr:
6404
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Names Mentioned:
Shelly, [ ] (Newnham), lady
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