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A46439 The satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis translated into English verse by Mr. Dryden and several other eminent hands ; together with the satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus, made English by Mr. Dryden ; with explanatory notes at the end of each satire ; to which is prefix'd a discourse concerning the original and progress of satire ... by Mr. Dryden.; Works. English. 1693 Juvenal.; Persius. Works. English.; Dryden, John, 1631-1700. 1693 (1693) Wing J1288; ESTC R12345 297,921 482

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