The English Poems Collected from the Oxford and Cambridge verses on the Death of His Royal Highness Frederick Prince of Wales

Edinburgh: Hamilton Bruce

1751

First Edition

16mo, 183 pages, period full leather binding with small raised bands to spine. Both boards detached, rubbing and wear, scattered foxing, signs of repairs, else in good + condition.

"The English Poems Collected from the Oxford and Cambridge verses on the Death of His Royal Highness Frederick Prince of Wales" is a compilation of elegies and poems penned by scholars and writers from Oxford and Cambridge Universities following the demise of Frederick, Prince of Wales, in 1751. As the eldest son of King George II, Frederick's passing prompted a wave of poetic tributes lamenting his death and commemorating his life. This collection offers a glimpse into the literary customs, mourning practices, and cultural milieu of the mid-18th century, showcasing the responses of academics and poets to the loss of a prominent figure in the royal family during that era.

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