Author: Thomas Middleton

Cited by

• Washington Irving (2)
  • IN: The Wife (1819) Short Story, Literary Essay, American
    EPIGRAPH: The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the concealed comforts of a man Lock'd up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings, when I came but near the house, What a delicious breath marriage sends forth- The violet bed's no sweeter!
    FROM: Women Beware Women, (1657), Play, NULL
  • IN: The Broken Heart (1819) Short Story, American
    EPIGRAPH: I never heard Of any true affection, but 't was nipt With care, that, like the caterpillar, eats The leaves of the spring's sweetest book, the rose.
    FROM: Blurt, Master Constable, (1602), Play, UK