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OF THE

LOVES OF THE POETS.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

OF

WOMEN

CELEBRATED IN ANCIENT AND MODERN POETRY.

BY MRS. JAMESON,

AUTHORESS OF THE DIARY OF AN ENNUYÉE," ETC.

Only she that hath as great a share in virtue as in beauty,
deserves a noble love to serve her, and a true poesie to speak her.
HABINGTON'S CASTARA.

FROM THE LAST LONDON EDITION.

BOSTON:

TICKNOR AND FIELDS.

M DCCC LVIII.