Two poems by William Mason
Single Item
MS. Don. b. 44
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Two poems by William Mason, 'Ode to Independency' and 'Ode to Memory' which differ from those published in the 1756 edition of Mason’s Odes. Not in Mason’s hand, this manuscript was written probably c. 1740 by someone closely associated with him or his circle. Includes:
- (fol. 1) 'Ode to Independency'
- (fol. 2) 'Ode to Memory'
Dates
- Creation: c.1740
Extent
2 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. b. 44, fols. 1-2].
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Shelfmark:
MS. Don. b. 44
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 9431
Abstract
Poems by William Mason
Biographical / Historical
William Mason (1724–1797) was an English divine, poet, amateur draughtsman, author, editor and gardener.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from John Price and given by the Friends of the Bodleian, 15 Oct. 2013.
Subject
- Mason | William | 1724-1797 | poet (Person)
- Title
- Poems by William Mason
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD Version 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk