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The life and actions of W.S. written by himself during his confinement in the tower at Liverpool.
Shevington, William
1796
Contains a long English autobiographical poem which was possibly copied from the printed Manchester 1750 edition noted in Foxon's 'English verse 1701-1750', L179. The 1772 (?) edition noted in ESTC na...
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 165-?
Manuscript: Yks 2
Contents: On the importance of converting words into action
Title: [unknown]
Author: Wodehouse, Sir Philip
Date(s): 166- or 167-?
Manuscript: Lt 40
Contents: On freedom of action and duty; translation of Seneca
Title: A Watch Compared to Conscience
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 179-?
Manuscript: Lt 100
Contents: On the inevitability of time's passing, and the necessity of human action
Title: [unknown]
Author: Wodehouse, Sir Philip
Date(s): 166- or 167-?
Manuscript: Lt 40
Contents: Argues against praise of one's own actions; translation
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 15-- ?
Manuscript: Lt 31
Contents: Moralising epigram or proverb: action speaks louder than words
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 16-- ?
Manuscript: Lt 91
Contents: Epigram urging against delay or procrastination in performing virtuous actions
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 165- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 18
Contents: Epigram arguing that to speak of sinful actions is itself unworthy and a disgrace
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 16-- ?
Manuscript: Lt 91
Contents: Epigram on the fragile nature of reputation, which may be lost with a single action
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 16-- ?
Manuscript: Lt 91
Contents: Epigram on the fragile nature of reputation, which may be lost with a single action
Title: Catos character
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 165- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 18
Contents: Epigram on the selflessness of Cato's actions, his virtue, and the simplicity of his life
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 165- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 18
Contents: Epigram asserting the need to carry through actions boldly, without slackening