Examen poeticum: being the third part of Miscellany poems / Containing variety of new translations of the ancient poets, together with many original copies, by the most eminent hands.

  • John Dryden
Date:
1693
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Credit: Examen poeticum: being the third part of Miscellany poems / Containing variety of new translations of the ancient poets, together with many original copies, by the most eminent hands. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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