1708 in poetry (original) (raw)

Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Now crowds to Founder Bocaj [Jacob Tonson] did resort And for his Favour humbly made their Court.The little Wits attended at his GateAnd Men of Title did his Levee wait;For he, as Sovereign by Prerogative,Old Members did exclude, and new receive.He judg'd who most were for the Order fit, And Chapters held to make new Knights of Wit.