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Genuine 17th century poetry / song?
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Genuine 17th century poetry / song?
I am just watching the new Channel Four imported drama "New Worlds" and the following poem / song has been recited / sung and would like to know if it is a genuine 17th century poem / song or a modern day inspiration?
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Google would suggest Abraham Cowley
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Cowley
http://www.theotherpages.org/poems/cowley01.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Cowley
http://www.theotherpages.org/poems/cowley01.html
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SteveC wrote:Google would suggest Abraham Cowley
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Cowley
http://www.theotherpages.org/poems/cowley01.html
Yep, that's the one. Next question what is an epicure?
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Re: Genuine 17th century poetry / song?
It was set to music by Henry Bowman.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: ... 382_f._39r).jpg
and by Purcell
Also, I think, as a catch
An epicure is a follower of Epicurus - someone who enjoys good food and wine
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: ... 382_f._39r).jpg
and by Purcell
Also, I think, as a catch
An epicure is a follower of Epicurus - someone who enjoys good food and wine

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Note to self: you DO NOT have the time to start adding 'learn some period songs' to your project list.
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Re: Genuine 17th century poetry / song?
Hubridas. A poetic retelling of the English Civil War.
Paradise lost and Paradise Regained by John MIlton. He was also Cromwell's Latin Secretary.
Not 17th Century but if you live in the same world as I do.... The Secret People by G.K.Chesterton.
Paradise lost and Paradise Regained by John MIlton. He was also Cromwell's Latin Secretary.
Not 17th Century but if you live in the same world as I do.... The Secret People by G.K.Chesterton.
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