An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear, compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets, with Some Remarks upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire
Published by Printed for J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall; Mess. Baker and Leigh, York-Street, Covent Garden; J. Walter, Charing Cross; T. Cadell, in the Strand; and J. Wilkie, No. 71. St. Paul's Churchyard, London, 1769
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Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA
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First edition. [4], 288 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Scarce first ediiton of the first book by the famous and erudite 'bluestocking', Elizabeth Montagu, and a great success. A direct attack on Voltaire's criticisms of Shakespeare, published four years after Dr. Johnson (another great adversary of Voltaire), brought out his edition of the English dramatist. Contemporary polished calf, upper cover detached and worn.
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- Title
- An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear, compared with the Greek and French Dramatic Poets, with Some Remarks upon the Misrepresentations of Mons. de Voltaire
- Author
- [Montagu, Elizabeth]
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall; Mess. Baker and Leigh, York-Street, Covent Garden; J. Walter, Charing Cross; T. Cadell, in the Strand; and J. Wilkie, No. 71. St. Paul's Churchyard, London
- Publication year
- 1769
- Binding
- [4], 288 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
- Edition
- First edition.
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- Literature, Social Thought
James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA
New York, NY, U.S.A.
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