T. D’Urfey.Probably born in Exeter. Began pursuing a literary career in London in 1676. Became acquainted with Charles II after the release of his play Madame Fickle in 1677. Indicted on the grounds of obscenity in 1698. Author of several plays including A Fond Husband (1677), The Royalist (1682), and Love for Money, or, The Boarding School (1691). Biographical information: ODNB. (SCM)
Poem title | Date | Periodical | Roles | id # |
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“Of noble race was Skinking” | 1862-09 | Temple Bar | Poet | 17029 |
Come, Sweet Lass | 1898-10 | The English Illustrated Magazine | Poet | 19671 |
“Dear Jemmy when he sees me upon a holiday” | 1901-11 | Macmillan’s Magazine | Poet | 14959 |
“Sleep, sleep, poor youth, sleep, sleep in peace” | 1901-11 | Macmillan’s Magazine | Poet | 14960 |
“One Sunday at St. James’s Prayers” | 1901-11 | Macmillan’s Magazine | Poet | 15918 |