Poems on Several Occasions
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Poems on Several Occasions is a celebrated collection of verse by English poet and diplomat Matthew Prior, showcasing his wit, political insight, and mastery of both lyrical and satirical forms.
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| Poems on Several Occasions canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Poems on Several Occasions Context triple: [Matthew Prior, notableWork, Poems on Several Occasions]
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Poems on Several Occasions
Poems on Several Occasions is a collection of verse by the English poet and statesman John Sheffield, reflecting the wit and neoclassical style of late 17th- and early 18th-century literature.
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Poems on Several Occasions
Poems on Several Occasions is a collection of verse by 18th-century Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley the Younger, reflecting his religious, moral, and literary interests.
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Poems Chiefly Relating to the Times
Poems Chiefly Relating to the Times is a politically charged collection of Revolutionary War–era verse by American poet Philip Freneau, often called the “Poet of the American Revolution.”
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Poems, in Two Volumes
Poems, in Two Volumes is William Wordsworth’s 1807 poetry collection that includes many of his major works and helped solidify his reputation as a leading English Romantic poet.
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Miscellanies in Prose and Verse
Miscellanies in Prose and Verse is a collaborative 18th-century collection of satirical writings by members of the Scriblerus Club, including figures such as Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Poems on Several Occasions Target entity description: Poems on Several Occasions is a celebrated collection of verse by English poet and diplomat Matthew Prior, showcasing his wit, political insight, and mastery of both lyrical and satirical forms.
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A.
Poems on Several Occasions
Poems on Several Occasions is a collection of verse by the English poet and statesman John Sheffield, reflecting the wit and neoclassical style of late 17th- and early 18th-century literature.
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B.
Poems on Several Occasions
Poems on Several Occasions is a collection of verse by 18th-century Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley the Younger, reflecting his religious, moral, and literary interests.
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C.
Poems Chiefly Relating to the Times
Poems Chiefly Relating to the Times is a politically charged collection of Revolutionary War–era verse by American poet Philip Freneau, often called the “Poet of the American Revolution.”
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D.
Poems, in Two Volumes
Poems, in Two Volumes is William Wordsworth’s 1807 poetry collection that includes many of his major works and helped solidify his reputation as a leading English Romantic poet.
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E.
Miscellanies in Prose and Verse
Miscellanies in Prose and Verse is a collaborative 18th-century collection of satirical writings by members of the Scriblerus Club, including figures such as Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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poetry collection ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Whig–Tory political conflicts
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diplomatic service of Matthew Prior ⓘ |
| author | Matthew Prior ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
diplomat
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poet ⓘ |
| containsWorkBy | Matthew Prior ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Kingdom of Great Britain ⓘ |
| genre |
lyric poetry
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poetry ⓘ satirical poetry ⓘ |
| hasForm |
epigrams
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epistles in verse ⓘ imitations of classical authors ⓘ lyrical poems ⓘ occasional verse ⓘ odes ⓘ paraphrases ⓘ satirical poems ⓘ songs ⓘ translations ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
celebrated collection of verse
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example of Augustan wit ⓘ important work in Matthew Prior’s oeuvre ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
court life
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friendship ⓘ literary satire ⓘ love ⓘ moral reflection ⓘ politics ⓘ public affairs ⓘ |
| influenced | later 18th-century English satirical poets ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryMovement | Augustan literature ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | Restoration and early 18th-century English literature ⓘ |
| literaryStyle |
classically influenced
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elegant ⓘ lyrical ⓘ satirical ⓘ witty ⓘ |
| notableFor |
political insight
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satire ⓘ witty verse ⓘ |
| periodDepicted |
early 18th century England
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late 17th century England ⓘ |
| setting | contemporary political and social life of Prior’s time ⓘ |
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