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The poems (1969)
Goldsmith, Oliver (1730?-1774)
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The poems (1969)
18 Epitaph on Edward Purdon
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Here lies poor Ned Purdon, from misery freed,
Who long was a bookseller's hack;
He led such a damnable life in this world,—
I don't think he'll wish to come back.
The poems (1969)