[EJ] In 1820 (first edition) the title was "To ——."—Ed.
ON THE DETRACTION WHICH FOLLOWED
THE PUBLICATION OF A CERTAIN POEM
Composed 1820.—Published 1820
See Milton's Sonnet, beginning, "A book was writ of late called Tetrachordon."
One of the "Miscellaneous Sonnets."—Ed.
A book came forth of late, called Peter Bell;
Not negligent the style;—the matter?—good
As aught that song records of Robin Hood;