Yale Center for British Art

Title:
Album of patriotic poems, ballads and addresses.
Published / Created:
late 18th century.
Physical Description:
1 volume (120 pages) ; 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Content is clipped from contemporary newspapers or literary magazines, and pasted across 120 pages. Some of the poems are anti-Napoleonic, or verses celebrating British victories by Nelson (and others) against the French. Several appear to be separately issued.
Subject Terms:
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769–1821. | Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758–1805. | Nationalism and literature -- Great Britain. | Patriotic poetry, English. | Ballads, English.
Form/Genre:
Albums (books) | Ballads. | Clippings.