An Epistle to Curio.
(AKENSIDE, Mark)
Published by Printed for R. Dodsley. 1744, 1744
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[5], 8-27, [1]p ad., engr. titlepage vignette. 4to. Without half title; some foxing, old ink stain to blank inner margin p.17. Handsomely bound in recent quarter sprinkled calf, gilt banded spine, red morocco label, marbled paper boards, vellum corners, fresh contemporary e.ps. ESTC T32837; Foxon, A136. First Edition of this satire on William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, comparing him with Caius Scribonius Curio, a Roman senator, 'chief incendiary of Caesar's ambition, and author of allthe public ruin that ensued'. Seller Inventory # 47358
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Title: An Epistle to Curio.
Publisher: Printed for R. Dodsley. 1744
Publication Date: 1744
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the shifting political landscape of ancient Rome through the lens of Caius Scribonius Curio, a senator whose choices would shape the fate of his nation. Set against the backdrop of a republic teetering on the brink of civil war, the author delves into the motivations and machinations of a man who rose to prominence as a champion of liberty, only to succumb to the allure of power and betray the very ideals he once espoused. Through an examination of the historical record and Curio's own writings, the book illuminates the complex interplay between personal ambition, political treachery, and the fragile nature of democratic institutions. The author traces Curio's journey from a promising young leader to a reviled turncoat, providing insights into the corrosive effects of corruption and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Ultimately, this book offers a cautionary tale about the fragility of freedom and the enduring struggle between self-interest and the greater good, leaving readers with a profound meditation on the choices that shape the course of history and the timeless relevance of these themes in the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332124732_0
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An Epistle to Curio
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R Dodsley, London, 1744
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Seller: The Poetry Bookshop : Hay-on-Wye, Hay-on-Wye, POWYS, United Kingdom
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Recent Paper Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. 27pp. + (i) pubs. ads. Half title present. Tail edge cropped with the loss of 2 catchwords & a line of text (supplied in pencil!) Title page vignette cut by Charles Grignion after Francis Hayman. Book. Seller Inventory # AB115385
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AN EPISTLE TO CURIO.
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London: printed for R. Dodsley and sold by M. Cooper, 1744
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First Edition
Seller: Christopher Edwards ABA ILAB, Henley-on-Thames, OXON, United Kingdom
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4to, pp. [3]-27, [1] advertisements; wanting the half title; disbound. First edition. A virulent attack in verse on William Pulteney, for his recantation of liberal politics at the time of Walpole's downfall; Pulteney had accepted a peerage instead, and became the Earl of Bath. Akenside was only 23 when this poem was published, but already had a wide reputation. Foxon A136; Rothschild 19. Seller Inventory # 23306
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AN EPISTLE TO CURIO.
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London: printed for R. Dodsley at Tully's-Head in Pall-mall; and sold by M. Cooper at the Globe in Pater-noster-Row, 1744
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First Edition
Seller: Christopher Edwards ABA ILAB, Henley-on-Thames, OXON, United Kingdom
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4to, pp. [3]-27, [1] advertisements; wanting the half title; a bit browned on title and last page; in modern boards. First edition. A virulent attack in verse on William Pulteney, for his recantation of liberal politics at the time of Walpole's downfall; Pulteney had accepted a peerage instead, and became the Earl of Bath. Published in November 1744, when Akenside had just turned 23: he already had a wide reputation, and was settled in London as part of the literary and political scene. Foxon A136; Rothschild 19; Williams, Seven XVIIIth century bibliographies, p. 90. Seller Inventory # 26285
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