This title-page quotes from William Falconer
and the Latin poet Martial
. The novel opens on the usually flighty Philippa Egerton contemplating her imminent marriage to Sir Thomas Clervaux, whose chief talent is for dancing...
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May 1762: William Falconer published his poem The ...
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May 1762
William Falconer
published his poem The Shipwreck.
Critical Review. W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 5 series.
13 (1762): 440
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