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• Early works to 1800

• Christian poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• College verse, English -- Early works to 1800
• Didactic poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Elegiac poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Epistolary poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Fairy poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Humorous poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Laudatory poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Love poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Narrative poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Occasional verse, English -- Early works to 1800
• Pastoral poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Patriotic poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Political poetry, English -- Early works to 1800
• Sonnets, English -- Early works to 1800
• Verse satire, English -- Early works to 1800
• English poetry -- 17th century -- Early works to 1800
• English poetry -- 18th century -- Periodicals -- Early works to 1800
• English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Early works to 1800
• English poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Early works to 1800
• English poetry -- Scottish authors -- History and criticism -- Early works to 1800

• The works, in verse and prose, of William Shenstone ... : With decorations ... (Printed by H. S. Woodfall for J. Dodsley, 1773), by William Shenstone and Robert Dodsley (page images at HathiTrust)
• Poetical works of James Thomson (J.W. Parker, 1855), by James Thomson (page images at HathiTrust)
• Salmagundi; a miscellaneous combination of original poetry : consisting of illusions of fancy; amatory, elegiac, lyrical, epigrammatical, and other palatable ingredients. (Printed by T. Bensley ... for T. Payne ... B. White and Son ... and J. Debret ..., 1791), by George Huddesford, John Debrett, Thomas Payne, Thomas Bensley, and B. White and Son (page images at HathiTrust)
• Poems, songs and love-verses, upon several subjects by Matthew Coppinger ... (London : Printed for R. Bentley, and M. Magnes ..., 1682), by Matthew Coppinger (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Poems by Sir W.T. ([London : s.n., 1670?]), by William Temple (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The second part of Mr. Waller's poems Containing, his alteration of The maids tragedy, and whatever of his is yet unprinted: together with some other poems, speeches, &c. that were printed severally, and never put into the first collection of his poems. (London : printed for Tho. Bennet, at the Half-Moon in St. Pauls Church-yard, MDCXC. [1690]), by Edmund Waller (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Poems to the memory of that incomparable poet Edmond Waller Esquire by several hands. (London : Printed for Joseph Knight, and Francis Saunders ..., 1688), by Thomas Rymer, Aphra Behn, and John Cotton (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The wish corrected and augmented with a second part, licensed December 11th 1691. ([S.l. : s.n., 1691]), by Dr. Pope (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A copy of verses made and set forth by Thomas Priest Bell-Man to all my worthy master and mistrisses of the vvard of St. Gile's Cripplegate without and within the freedom. ([London] : Printed by Hen. Brugis, 1681), by Thomas Priest (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An epitaph. On the worst and most wicked of all mankind, C. I. who dyed on the 6th of June 1681 (London : Printed by G. L. for the Author, 1681) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The ladies answer to that busie-body, who wrote The life and death of Du Vall. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year MDCLXX. [1670]), by Elizabeth Cellier and Walter Pope (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A place of refuge to flee to for safety in a day of danger (London : Printed for J. M., 1688) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The husband's instructions to his family:, or, Household observations fit to be observed by vvife, children, and servants (London : Printed by William Downing, in Great St. Bartholomew's-Close, 1685) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• School-lavves. Or, Qui mihi in English. By J. M. (London : [s.n.], printed MDCL. [1650]), by J. M. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The royal anagram carolus decundus rex angliæ ana -- [brace] lux elucesco regnis san' ardua. [brace] -- gram ... / J.P. ([London] : Printed by Nath. Thompson, at the entrance into the Old-Spring-Garden near Charing-Cross, 1683), by J. P. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Lamentable new verses called, The rich heiresses downfal, or, Sir John Johnsons farewell; being a true relation how she was drawn in to do that wicked thing, and how her guardian had designed her for her own son, who now refuses her ; with what happened thereupon. As likewise a short prayer for the unfortunate young lady. ([S.l.] : Printed for Poet Ninny, and are to be sold the D---- I knows where, [1693]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Poems. Selections (In the Savoy [London] : Printed for Henry Herringman, and are to be sold by Jos. Knights and Fran. Saunders ..., 1685), by Edmund Waller (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A paraphrase on the ten commandments in divine poems illustrated with twelve copper plates, shewing how personal punishments has been inflicted on the transgressors of these commandment, as is recorded in the Holy Scripture, never before printed : also, a metrical paraphrase upon the creed and Lord's Prayer / written by George Wither ... (London : Printed, and are to be sold by Eben. Tracy ..., 1697), by George Wither (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Immanuel, or, The mistery of God, manifested in the flesh sung in the severall cantoes of Urania, Astræa, Melpomene / by Will. Wishartt ... (London : Printed by Hodgkinsonne for Philip Nevill ..., 1642), by William Wishartt (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Act verses (Cantebrigiæ : s.n., 1586. Iuli. 3), by University of Cambridge (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Act verses ([London : s.n., 1577?]), by University of Cambridge and Henry Hawkins (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Phthisiologia: A Poem Miscellaneously-Descriptive and Didactical, in Four Parts; To Which are Prefixed Certain Preliminary, and Phisio-Medical Observations, and Admonitions (London: Printed for the author and sold by T. Boozey, 1798) (page images at NIH)

• The Feminead: Or, Female Genius: A Poem: and An Evening Contemplation in a College,: Being A Parody on the Elegy in a Country Church-Yard (second edition: London: R. and J. Dodsley, and M. Cooper, 1757), by John Duncombe (multiple formats at Google)
• An elegy on the death of C-p---n Sn--l (London : [Publisher not identified], 1796., 1796), by Friend (page images at HathiTrust)
• An elegie sacred to the immortall memory of the most worthy, and most lamented, John Pym, Esq. Who having done most remarkable service to the state, was on Friday being the 8. of Decemb. 1643. translated from the House of Commons, to the Vpper house of glory, and parliament of angels in heaven. The memory of this never to be forgotten patriot deserveth truely to be observed by every man, who stands well affected to the true religion, the lawes, and liberties both of Parliament and kingdome: his body (both the houses, and the assembly of divines being present) was carried with solemn honour and magnificence by sixe of the House of Commons: the reverend divine, Mr. Stephen Marshall did preach the funerall, who did take his text out of the seventh of Micah, the first and second verses. The words were, The good man is perished out of the earth, and there is none upright among men, &c. ([London] : Printed for Lawrence Chapman, 1643) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegie to the memory of Richard Earl of Tyrconnel, late Deputy of Ireland, and General of the bog-trotting army, who departed this life in Limerick, on Tuesday August the 8th. 1691. ([S.l. : s.n., 1691]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegie, vpon the much lamented death of that renovvned and ever to be honour'd patriot of his countrey John Pym Esquire lievtenant of the ordnance, and a Member of the honourable House of Commons. ([London : s.n., 1643]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy, on Dr. Sancroft, Arch-bishop of Canterbury ([S.l. : s.n., 1693]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy upon the most pious and incomparable Princess, Mary Queen of England, &c. who departed this mortal life, on Friday the 28th of December, at Kensignton. 1694. (unknown: unknown, unknown) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Epicedia: or Fvneral verses upon the much lamented death of that most loyal subject, and religious gentleman, Mr. Hmphrey [sic] Colles of Cates-lade who departed this life Nov. 15 and was solemnly inter'd Nov. 18. Anno salutis 1661. & Ætatis suæ.77. ([London? : s.n., 1661]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A funerall ellegie, upon the death of Mr. John Pim one of the worthy Members of the house of Commons deceased the 8 of December. ([London] : Printed by Iohn Hammond according to order, [1643]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• On the death of the Reverend Dr. John Goad. ([S.l. : s.n., 1689?]), by James Wright (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The apprentices lamentation together, vvith a dolefull elegie upon the manner of the death of that worthy, and valorous Knight Sr. Richard Wiseman. ([London] : Printed for William Larnar, [1642]), by P.W. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegiacall epitaph upon the deplored death of that religious and valiant gentlemen, Colonell Iohn Hampden Esquire, a worthy Member of the honourable House of Commons in Parliament who received his death wound in a battell neere Chinnar in Oxfordshire, and deceased at Thame. June, the 27. M D CXLIII. (London : Printed by Bernard Alsop, 1641. [i.e. 1643]), by John Leicester (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A funeral elegy upon the most honored upon Earth, and now glorious in Heaven His Excellency Robert Devereux Earl of Essex and Ewe, Viscount Hereford, Lord Ferrers of Chartly Courchier and Lovaine, late Generall of England. / Written by him who doth with much grief here speak of brave Essex, Englands Phenix Peere. Josiah Ricraft of London merchant. (London : Printed in the year one thousand six hundred forty and six in which, Septembers fourteenth day deceased brave Essex. Are to be sold by John Hancock, in Popes head Ally neer the Royall Exchange, [1646]), by Josiah Ricraft (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Vpon the violent death of our late most gracious Soveraingne. (London : printed for the author, 1661), by William Mascall (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy upon his honoured friend Mr. James Herewyn, unfortunately slain by a fall from his horse ([London : s.n., 1650]), by James Godschalck, James. Acrostich upon Mr. James Herewyn Godschalck, John Sweeting, and James. We need no supr Godschalck (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Elegies on the death of that worthy and accomplish't gentleman Colonell John Hampden, Esquire. Entred into the Hall book according to order. (London : Printed by Luke Norton for I.T., October 16, 1643) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An Elegie on the miraculously learned, and much lamented Bishop of Armagh. Licensed and entred according to Order. (London : Printed by Francis Leach, 1656) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy and funeral oration, on the death of the Reverend Richard Lingard, D.D. (London, : Printed for Benjamin Tooke ..., M DC LXXI. [1671]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy upon the decease of the most incomparable pious Lady, the Princesse Elizabeth, VVho dyed in Carisbrook Castle in the Isle of Wight, Septemb. 8. 1650. ([London : s.n.], Printed Anno Dom. 1650 [i.e. 1651]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy, upon that incomparable comedian, Mr. Edward Angell / written by C. B. ([London : s.n., 1673]), by C. B. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The character of the late Dr. Samuel Annesley, by way of elegy: with a preface Written by one of his hearers. (London : printed for E. Whitlock, near Stationers-Hall, 1697), by Daniel Defoe (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• On the much lamented death of that incomparable lady the Honourable the Lady Oxenden. A pindarique ode. / by Mrs. Randolph. ([London : s.n., 1697?]), by Mrs. Randolph (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy on the death of the worthily honoured the Lord Charles Rich ([London : s.n., 1664]), by Jeremiah Rich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Gemitus & triumphus. A dream. Upon the much lamented death of William late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury. / By Peter Gleane, gent. ([London? : s.n., 1693]), by Peter Gleane (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• An elegy on the death of the author of the Characters, &c. Of the ladies invention, who dyed on the 13th of this instant May at the Rose spunging-house in Woodstreet, under an arrest. / written by a Young Gentleman whom he had abus'd in his Characters. ([London : s.n., 1695]), by Young Gentleman (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Ethic epistle inscribed to the Honourable Mrs. D----y (Printed for W. Flexney, near Gray's-Inn-Gate, Holborn, 1764), by William Flexney (page images at HathiTrust)
• The tenth epistle of the first book of Horace imitated. (Printed for E. Ross, at his circulating library in Duke's Court near St. Martin's Church, Charing Cross, 1756), by Edward Burnaby Greene and Horace (page images at HathiTrust)

• A description of the king and queene of fayries, their habit, fare, their abode, pompe, and state. Beeing very delightfull to the sense, and full of mirth. (London : Printed [by T. Harper] for Richard Harper, and are to be sold at his shop, at the Hospitall gate, 1635), by fl. 1635 R. S. (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A poem on the King and Queen of fairy. ([London? : s.n., 1670]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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