Dionysus Longinus on the sublime. Translated from the Greek, with notes and observations; and some account of the life, writings, and character of the author
Published by William Sleater, Dublin, 1792
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Seller: B & L Rootenberg Rare Books, ABAA, Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.B & L Rootenberg Rare Books, ABAA
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Late eighteenth century mottled calf, edges stained green. Front hinge cracked, front paste-down lacking. Ownership inscription on title crossed out, two leaves of paper pasted over fly-leaf, hiding ownership inscription (Robert Ashworth, Merrion Square, Dublin, AD 1796). Fifth edition. Includes Smith's account of the life, writings and character of Longinus. William Smith (1711-87), editor and translator, was also known as "Thucydides' Smith," is best remembered for two books, his translation of Thucydides and this translation of Longinus.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Dionysus Longinus on the sublime. Translated from the Greek, with notes and observations; and some account of the life, writings, and character of the author
- Author
- LONGINUS, Dionysus
- Publisher
- William Sleater, Dublin
- Publication year
- 1792
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