Handwritten Book of Poetry
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Handwritten Book of Poetry
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This journal contains handwritten copies of poems, sonnets, and songs collected from the writings of many famous poetic figures.
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Written in two separate hands, this journal appears to have been exchanged among two friends who alternately scribed favorite poems. Among those poets included are: Madame la Comtesse de Genlis, Antoine-Vincent Arnault, Guillaume Amfrye de Chaulieu, Robert Lowell, Voltaire, Anacreon.
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An inscription on the first page reads, “The most grateful; the most delicate offering that ever was presented as the [—] of affection friendship.” Possibly signed [Susan Davies?], dated March 28, 1818. Another inscription (3-4 pages from end) appears to have been written by the same hand, and also is signed “Davies.” The final two pages are written by a different hand (in French), and are signed “P. Sylvie [Goucor?].”
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