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A Myrrour for Magistrates

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A Myrrour for Magistrates is a significant collection of moralistic tales in verse, first published in 1563. Thomas Sackville, 1st earl of Dorset, contributed to its development, most notably with his "Induction," which describes a journey to the underworld. This work is considered important in the evolution of Elizabethan poetry and drama. The collection features the stories of various historical figures who met tragic ends, serving as cautionary examples for readers. Sackville was a prominent English statesman, poet, and dramatist of the era.1

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