Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
First Line:
To soften ills, to heal a raging mind, To wean a heart to weakness much inclin'd
Author (Last name, First):
Anonymous
Title:
A letter from Abelard to Eloisa copied from the original manuscript.
First Line (Transcribed):
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Last Line:
Let but one silent tomb enclose a hapless pair And every earthly wish is buried there.
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 119
Folio:
f. 21-24 (rectos only)
Ref Nbr:
6617
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Names Mentioned:
Abelard, Peter, 1079_1142
HTlonse, c. 1101_1164
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