Union First Line Index of English Verse
13th-19th Century (bulk 1500-1800)
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When Apollo pursu'd his coy mistress of old If his harp as they tell us was made of right gold
Author (Last name, First):
Boyse, Samuel
Title:
Phoebus mistaken
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Comply'd with his flame granted all his desire And surrender'd her charms in exchange for his lyre
Library:
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Shelfmark:
Lt 93
Folio:
f. 7v
Ref Nbr:
3536
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