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A02151 The pleasant historie of Dorastus and Fawnia VVherein is discovered, that although by the meanes of sinister fortune, truth may be concealed; yet by time, in spight of fortune, it is manifestly revealed. ... By Robert Greene, Master of Arts in Cambridge.; Pandosto Greene, Robert, 1558?-1592. 1636 (1636) STC 12292; ESTC S103413 39,826 56

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