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A35678 Remarks on a book entituled Prince Arthur, an heroick poem with some general critical observations and several new remarks upon Virgil / by Mr. Dennis. Dennis, John, 1657-1734. 1696 (1696) Wing D1040; ESTC R35663 111,647 266

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