Poem by Oliver Goldsmith

Epitaph on Edward Purdon

HERE lies poor Ned Purdon, from misery freed,
Who long was a bookseller's hack;
He led such a damnable life in this world, --
I don't think he'll wish to come back. 

1. Italy
2. Answer to an Invitation to Pass the Christmas at Barton
3. The Clown's Reply
4. The Poet Laberius
5. An Author's Bedchamber

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