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“It is your virtue, being men, to try; And it is ours, by virtue to deny.”

Quote by Michael Drayton

Book:The Works of Michael Drayton, Esq

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The Works of Michael Drayton, Esq

This volume includes a selection of Drayton's works, showcasing his contributions to English literature during the Elizabethan era, featuring both poetry and prose writings. more

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Michael Drayton

Michael Drayton was an English poet, born in 1563 and died on December 23, 1631. His poetry works were extensive, including epic, lyric, and satirical poems, and he was a representative figure of the Elizabethan era and the reign of James I. more

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