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A64414 A ternary of satyrs ... composed in French by an exquisite pen, and now done into English. Boileau Despréaux, Nicolas, 1636-1711. Satire à Monsieur M***, docteur en Sorbonne. English.; Boileau Despréaux, Nicolas, 1636-1711. Satire contre les femmes. English. 1679 (1679) Wing T758; ESTC R18603 15,025 48

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