“Thy books should, like thy friends, not many be/Yet such wherein men may thy judgment see.”
Quote by William Wycherley
Work
Miscellany poems concluded. Miscellaneous poems published from more correct copies. Hero and Leander in burlesque. The posthumous works
This volume encompasses a selection of poems, some of which have been revised for accuracy. It also features a humorous take on a well-known narrative poem, all of which were compiled and published after the author's death. more
Author
William Wycherley
William Wycherley, born in 1640 in England, was a prominent dramatist known for his satirical comedies that have had a profound impact on the development of drama. more
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