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Document ReferencePw V 521
TitleMS couplet, possibly autograph, entitled 'On Voltaire', by Edward Young; n.d.
Extent1 f
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionText consists of a single couplet preceded by a comment by Edward Harley, 2nd Earl of Oxford (1689-1741), 'On Voltaire by Dr Young talking in a profligate manner on[e] evening'.
Title Of WorkOn Voltaire, by Dr Young talking in a profligate manner on[e] evening
First Line of PoemThou'rt so Ingenious, Profligate and Thin,
Last Line of PoemThy self art Milton & his Death & Sin
LanguageEnglish
Physical DescriptionQuarto fragment
ConditionGood
Descriptive FeaturesCountermark: Letters NK (fragment), approx. 6 x 11 mm
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CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA32481Young; Edward (1683-1765); Dr; poet; friend of 2nd Duchess of Portland1683-1765
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