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Medulla Poetarum Romanorum

Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker

Baker, Henry (1698-1774)

VOL. I.

[dedication]

MEDULLA POETARUM ROMANORUM.

The Four Ages of the WORLD.

Golden Age Restor'd.

Ages of Man Characteriz'd.

Ages of several Creatures.

Thrown from a Chariot.

City Taken. See Siege.

Death (Against the Fear of it.)

Dissolution of all Things.

Dress, and Good Breeding.

End. Purpose of Life.

Funerals of the Slain.

Inclinations of Men Different.

II.

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Maid Marriageable.

The Maid, now past an Infant, feels the Flames
Of sprightly Love, and innocently claims:
She hopes the nuptial State, but hopes with Fear:
And wishes, but her Wish is unsincere.—

Claud. Rapt. Pros.