xiv, 242, (1) pages; 1810 hardcover (Bath, Cruttwell). Translated from the German, by the author of Fragments in Prose and Verse . Printed by Richard Cruttwell . Bath; and sold by Cadell and Davies, Strand; Hatchard, Piccadilly, London; and S. Cheyne, Edinburgh. Contemporary calf, red leather spine label w/ gilt lettering. Translated and edited by Elizabeth Smith, and based on letters give her by Dr Mummsen of Altona. Elizabeth Smith (1776-1806) was an oriental scholar and philologist of some repute. Friedrich Klopstock was noted for his religious epic 'Der Messias' of 1748. Former owner's name "Hooper - Densley" on ffep. ; Experience the pleasure of reading and appreciating this actual printed item. It has its own physical history that imbues it with a character lacking in ephemeral electronic renderings. Seller Inventory # 39121

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Title: MEMOIRS OF FREDERICK AND MARGARET KLOPSTOCK

Publisher: Richard Cruttwell, Bath

Publication Date: 1810

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

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