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Drummond, William, 1585-1649 (Poet)

 Person

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Petrarca, Francesco. The Triumphs of the most famous poet Mr Frances Petrarke, Late 16th to early 17th century

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Identifier: De.1.10/1
Scope and Contents This is William Fowler's translation of Petrarch's Triumph. It also contains: "A dedication by Fowler to Jean Fleming, Lady Thirlestaine ; a sonnet to the author by James VI ; A sonnet in praise of Fowler, possibly by his aunt, Jean Drummond ; A sonnet by E.D. "in comendation of the author and his choice" ; A sonnet in "Mr Wm. foulars comendation" by Robert Hundson ; A sonnet "in commendation of the translatour and the Ladye...
Dates: Late 16th to early 17th century

Sidney, Sir Philip. Astrophel and Stella written by Sr. Philip Sydny knight, Late 16th century

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Identifier: De5.96
Scope and Contents

This volume contains Sir Philip Sidney's Astrophel and Stella. It was written for or by Sir Edward Dymoke, who met and exchanged verses with William Fowler in Padua in 1591 or 1592. The manuscript may have come to William Drummond through this association of his uncle. It is wanting all between sonnet and song ix.

Dates: Late 16th century

Three poems by Henry Anderson of Perth, Late 16th to early 17th century

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Identifier: De.1.11
Scope and Contents

Three poems by Henry Anderson of Perth: "Amaryllis ingrata"; "Musarum querimonia"; "Ad sereniss. potentissimumque regem Ia. 6. Perthanam urbem ingredientem 5. ca. Iunias 1580 panegyris".


There are two copies of the first two poems. In three different hands. One italic, two secretary.

Dates: Late 16th to early 17th century