Union First Line Index of English Verse

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

First Line: Behold Alexis see this gloomy shade Which seems alone for sorrow's shelter made

Author (Last name, First): Congreve, William

Title: Shade

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Last Line: For fragrant myrtle & the blushing rose Here baleful yew with deadly cypress grows

Library: U. Leeds, Brotherton

Shelfmark: Lt 15

Folio: p. 45-46

Ref Nbr: 1143

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