Friend by my soul the devil's in thy quill
- DMI number:
- 3595
- First Line:
- Friend by my soul the devil's in thy quill
- Last Line:
- Or thou the man for whom he judges thee
- Poem Genre / Form:
- Epigram, Topical satire, and Couplet
- Themes:
- Critics / criticism, Dunces, and Poetry / literature / writing
- Author:
- Sir Richard Blackmore
- Confidence:
- Speculation (10%)
- Comments:
- The vol. was a response in favour of B, though most would only go as far as 'his supporters Discommendatory Verses' (ODNB), rather than attribute them to B himself.
- Title:
- Discommendatory verses on those which are truly commendatory on the author of the two Arthurs [R29732]
- Page No(s):
- p.12
- Poem Title:
- To the same, occasion'd by the verse which reflects on Dr. Gibbons, (viz.) He will his health to Mirmil's care resign
- Attribution:
- Attributed To:
- Not attributed
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