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Subject: BRINVILLIERS, MARIE DE (1630-1676)
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A SUPPER AT MADAME DE BRINVILLIERS, by LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON    Poem Text                 Poet's Biography
First Line: Small but gorgeous was the chamber
Last Line: Wine and sigh alike are death!
Alternate Author Name(s): L. E. L.; Maclean, Letitia
Subject(s): Brinvilliers, Marie De (1630-1676); Poisons & Poisoning


THE MARCHIONESS OF BRINVILLIERS, by HERMAN MELVILLE    Poem Text                 Poet's Biography
First Line: He toned the sprightly beam of morning
Last Line: Her fathomless mild eyes.
Subject(s): Brinvilliers, Marie De (1630-1676)