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A16157 Eromena, or, Love and revenge. Written originally in the Thoscan tongue, by Cavalier Gio. Francesco Biondi, Gentleman extraordinary of his Majesties Privie Chamber. Divided into six books. And now faithfully Englished, by Ia. Hayvvard, of Graies-Inne Gent; Eromena. English Biondi, Giovanni Francesco, Sir, 1572-1644.; Hayward, James, of Gray's Inn. 1632 (1632) STC 3075; ESTC S107086 212,008 210

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