Topographical epic · 1612–1622

Poly-Olbion

A Chorographicall Description of Great Britain, in thirty Songs

by Michael Drayton

Drayton's topographical poem in alexandrines on the rivers, hills, forests and history of England and Wales, in thirty Songs (Songs 1-18 printed 1612, Songs 19-30 in 1622), each opening with its verse Argument; Selden's prose Illustrations are omitted.


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