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VGW(RI.773.037
29 Apr 1773:11, 12, 13, 21 (364)
To the author of a ballad, to the tune of Chevy Chace,
published by Mess's Purdie and Dixon, March 18.
Chellow, April 5, 1773. It is observed by the Earl of
Shaftesbury that the Italians succeed better in burlesque
compositions than any other nations, who live in a state of
greater political freedom. . . [3 1/3 column essay
criticising the piece, the timing of its publication, and
satirically describing how such ballads ought to be created,
signed] D. C.
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