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[http://lawlibrary.wm.edu/wythepedia/index.php/William_Munford William Munford] published his collection of poems in 1798 at the age of twenty-three.<ref>Theodore S. Cox,  ‘’Thomas Jefferson’’ in vol. VII, part 1 of ‘’Dictionary of American Biography’’ ed. Dumas Malone (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1962), 326-27.</ref> The work exhibits a great variety of poems  including some pieces Munford wrote when he was sixteen years old.<ref>William Munford, ‘’Poems and Compositions in Prose on Several Occasions’’, (Samuel Pleasants, 1798), 5.</ref> The first two poems reflect Munford’s experiences both in the American Revolution and as a poor student. <ref>Ibid.</ref>Munford’s poems often had a political bent, in particular, “The Politician in Distress” was a thinly veiled attack on Alexander Hamilton, who Munford believed was “intent on state pollution.”<ref>Ibid.151</ref><br />
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In addition, Munford’s collection reflects the author’s interest in the classics and includes translations from Horace and Ossian and a five act tragedy.<ref>Theodore S. Cox,  “William Munford,” 326-27.</ref> Although the work was “[d]esigned to benefit his readers, enhance his reputation, and afford economic return, it was, . . . a rather juvenile adventure into the realms of literature.”<ref>Ibid. 327.</ref> One poem, in particular, addressed to Miss S___n W___n of Halifax county, demonstrates the youth of the author. <ref>William Munford, ‘’Poems,’’ 150</ref> Entitled “The Apoogy” it is a public explanation for his actions at a Ball, which resulted in his partner feeling forsaken by him.<ref>Ibid.</ref><br />
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Nevertheless, the work hints at the literary abilities of a man who would go on to make significant contributions to both law and classical scholarship.<ref>Theodore S. Cox, ‘’William Munford,’’ 326-27.</ref>
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Revision as of 12:06, 28 October 2014

by William Munford

Poems and Compositions in Prose on Several Occasions

[[File:|center|border|300px]] Title page from Poems and Compositions in Prose on Several Occasions, George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.

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Date 1798
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William Munford published his collection of poems in 1798 at the age of twenty-three.[1] The work exhibits a great variety of poems including some pieces Munford wrote when he was sixteen years old.[2] The first two poems reflect Munford’s experiences both in the American Revolution and as a poor student. [3]Munford’s poems often had a political bent, in particular, “The Politician in Distress” was a thinly veiled attack on Alexander Hamilton, who Munford believed was “intent on state pollution.”[4]

In addition, Munford’s collection reflects the author’s interest in the classics and includes translations from Horace and Ossian and a five act tragedy.[5] Although the work was “[d]esigned to benefit his readers, enhance his reputation, and afford economic return, it was, . . . a rather juvenile adventure into the realms of literature.”[6] One poem, in particular, addressed to Miss S___n W___n of Halifax county, demonstrates the youth of the author. [7] Entitled “The Apoogy” it is a public explanation for his actions at a Ball, which resulted in his partner feeling forsaken by him.[8]

Nevertheless, the work hints at the literary abilities of a man who would go on to make significant contributions to both law and classical scholarship.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Theodore S. Cox, ‘’Thomas Jefferson’’ in vol. VII, part 1 of ‘’Dictionary of American Biography’’ ed. Dumas Malone (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1962), 326-27.
  2. ↑ William Munford, ‘’Poems and Compositions in Prose on Several Occasions’’, (Samuel Pleasants, 1798), 5.
  3. ↑ Ibid.
  4. ↑ Ibid.151
  5. ↑ Theodore S. Cox, “William Munford,” 326-27.
  6. ↑ Ibid. 327.
  7. ↑ William Munford, ‘’Poems,’’ 150
  8. ↑ Ibid.
  9. ↑ Theodore S. Cox, ‘’William Munford,’’ 326-27.

Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library

Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy

Bound in quarter calf with original paper boards. Includes previous owners' signatures on the front free endpaper some of which have been struck through.

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References

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