Sonnet I, circa 1833
Scope and Contents
A copy of Robert Southey's 'Sonnet I' (1794), beginning 'Go Valentine and tell that lovely maid', undated (possibly 1833 or earlier), possibly in Parkes' hand. The manuscript has minor divergences from the text published in Robert Southey, 'Poems' (Bristol and London, 1797), including the transposition of the second and third quatrains. It is labelled 'These Lines were written and composed by your father and being addressed to your Mother I fancied you might like to have them-he was ever ready to compose on any occasion'.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1833
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parkes, Sir Harry Smith, 1828-1885 (Knight, diplomat) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folio(s) (1 folio)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, but torn.
Subject
Repository Details
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