'Miscentur seria iocis, 1647', a collection of:
- Fols. 1-13. elegies
- Fols. 15-19. epitaphs
- Fols. 21-30. songs
- Fols. 31-40. epigrams
- Fols. 41-61. satires and 'poems of diuers subjects'
Most of the pieces had a wide circulation in manuscript and are also to be found printed in contemporary miscellanies, including song books, Wits 'recreations' (London, 1640) and Parnassus biceps (London, 1656). Authors and subjects suggest a connection with Oxford, and in particular with Christ Church. Verse in Crum.
Dates
- Creation: 1647
Extent
65 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Don. d. 58, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Don. d. 58
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 16936
Abstract
'Miscentur seria iocis, 1647'
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Custodial History
Owned by Cecil Brent, FSA; Sotheby's, 13 Nov. 1916 (Algernon Brent sale), lot 1034.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought from P. J. and A. E. Dobell and given by the Friends of the Bodleian, 1938.
Physical Facet
Vellum wrappers
Topical
- Title
- 'Miscentur seria iocis, 1647'
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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