1. Add MS 45149
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 45149
- Title:
- GEORGEIDA: an epic poem of ten cantos in Portuguese on the Peninsular War by Francisco de Paula Medina e Vasconcellos, notary in Funchal, Madeira Is., composed in 1811 (cf. f. 4b) and dedicated to George, Prince of Wales. Calligraphically written copy, perhaps for presentation. Printed, with variations, at London in 1819 but there dedicated to Robert Page, merchant in Madeira. After the prologue are two sonnets, the first (f. 5) addressed by the author to his friend 'Doutor Anastacio Bithenc...
- Scope & Content:
- Poetry Portuguese: F. de P. Medina e Vasconcellos: epic poem, 'Georgeida' and two sonnets: circ. 1811. Francisco de Paula Medina e Vasconcellos, poet and notary in Funchal, Madeira: Epic poem, 'Georgeida': circ. 1811.: Portug. George IV of England: 'Georgeida', dedicated to, as Prince of Wales...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Portuguese
- Date Range:
- 1811
- Extent:
- 1 item