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Humorous poetry, English - Early works to 1800

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    The museum of wit; being a choice collection of poetical pieces, instructive and entertaining. Remarkable for their point and moral tendency: intended as an antidote to care, and to promote mirth and hilarity. Selected from various authors.

    | Date: 1800
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    The humours of Brighthelmstone. By J. West.

    West, Jane, 1758-1852. | Date: [1788]
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    A city intrigue: or, the sick lady's cure. A poem. With the comical adventure between Strephon and Sylvia.

    S. B. | Date: [1714]
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    The stage or the pulpit: a sermon. Sung * by the Reverend author of Douglas the first night he went to see his own play represented. To the tune of Gill Morice.

    Dreghorn, John Maclaurin, Lord, 1734-1796. | Date: 1756?]
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    A day in vacation at college. A burlesque poem.

    Dodd, William, 1729-1777. | Date: 1751
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