Lectures on the art of reading.Containing Part I. The art of reading prose. Part II. The art of reading verse

Sheridan, Thomas

Published by printed for C. Dilly [et al.], London, 1781

About this Item

Second edition, mixed issue, 8vo, pp. [2], 409, [1] (ad); contemporary diced russia rebacked, new red morocco label on spine; hinges strengthened with library tape; a good copy. Press figure 8 on p. 6; 3 on pp. 286 and 386. Sheridan was Jonathan Swift's godson and the father of Richard Sheridan the statesman and dramatist. Early in his career he performed on stage and managed a theatre or two, but his lack of success caused him to lecture on elocution, which led to his writing on the English language and grammar. Alston VI, 410 (and from Alston's library); see ESTC T230317 and T100487 for variant issues.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lectures on the art of reading.Containing Part I. The art of reading prose. Part II. The art of reading verse
• Publisher: printed for C. Dilly [et al.], London
• Publication Date: 1781
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