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A50023 Man without passion, or, The wife stoick, according to the sentiments of Seneca written originally in French, by ... Anthony Le Grand ; Englished by G.R.; Sage des Stoiques. English Le Grand, Antoine, d. 1699.; G. R. 1675 (1675) Wing L958; ESTC R18013 157,332 304

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