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Poetical Works: And, Quarles' Emblems

This volume compiles a selection of poems, including those by an anonymous author, alongside the emblematic verses of John Heywood Quarles. The poems and emblems are presented in a single compilation, offering readers a diverse range of literary styles and themes. more

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Francis Quarles
Francis Quarles

Francis Quarles, a renowned English poet, was born on May 8, 1592, and died on September 8, 1644. His poetry focused on religious and moral themes, deeply influenced by Puritan thought. more

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Book:Enchiridion Institutions, Essays and Maxims, political, moral & divine. Divided into four centuries. By Francis Quarles
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