The Poetical Works of Edward Young, The Poetical Works of James Thomson and Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

James Thomson; Edward Young; Johann Wolfgang von Goethe; Lewis Filmore (trans.)

Published by Not Stated, Not Stated, 1880

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust bound together with the poetical works of Edward Young and James Thomson. Three volumes bound together in a half calf binding with cloth covered boards and decorative gilt detailing. All three works to this volume have been bound without their title pages.The first volume present is 'The Poetical Works of James Thomson', complete with a frontispiece and illustrated title page. Thomson (1700-1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright, perhaps best known for constructing the lyrics of 'Rule, Brittania!'. The second work present is 'The Poetical Works of Edward Young'. Young (1683-1765) was an English poet best known for 'Night-Thoughts' - included in this volume - a series of philosophical writings in blank verse. He is believed to have inspired Goethe, the playwright responsible for the third volume within this binding. Goethe's 'Faust', presented here with an illustrated frontispiece, is frequently identified as the Greatest work of German Literature. Here it is in the uncommon translation to English by Lewis Filmore, who did not do so until 1841.A contemporary owner's signature to the front free endpaper. The volumes are bound together in a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Some tidemarks to the boards. Some bumping to the extremities, with small losses to the leather a the extremities, joints, and spine. A contemporary owner's inscription to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Some spotting throughout, concentrated to the final few pages. Occasional pencil notations throughout, always in margins and not interfering with text. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Poetical Works of Edward Young, The Poetical Works of James Thomson and Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• Publisher: Not Stated, Not Stated
• Publication Date: 1880
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Weight: 1 kilogram
• Book Type: book