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Issue Details: First known date: 1845... 1845 Patriotism : Viewed through a Tory Telescope
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Notes

  • This poem has a similar format and metre to the poem 'Patriotism' published in the Weekly Register, 4 January 1845. Both poems allude to prominent (though differing) figures of Ancient Rome.
  • 'Their only patriotism is for themselves.' - Webby

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    y separately published work icon The Atlas vol. 1 no. 7 11 January 1845 Z1567276 1845 newspaper issue 1845 pg. 75
    Note: Author unattributed.
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