Partie f. 76 - ‘Epigram on two late writers in defence of Rowley’s Poetry’ (author unknown)

First line: ‘From glossaries, and doom’s-day book’.

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Transcript

Epigram | on two late writers in defence of | Rowley’s Poetry

From glossaries, and doom’s-day book,
Devoid of taste or spirit;
In vain ye vent your critick rage,
—On Warton, or on Tyrrit;!
As well might ye pretend to prove,
That Homer copied Cowley,
As, that young Chatterton possessed
One pinch—of Genuine Rowley!