All the Works of Epictetus, Which are Now Extant; Consisting of His Discourses, preserved by Arrian, in Four Books, The Enchiridion, and Fragments

Epictetus; Elizabeth Carter [transl.]

Published by Printed by S. Richardson and Sold by A. Millar, London, 1758

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The rare first edition of the first English translation of Epictetus' Complete Works, translated with an introduction and notes by Elizabeth Carter. The very scarce first edition of the first English translation of the known works by the Greek Stoic philosopher, Epictetus.Translated, with an introduction and notes by English poet, classicist and linguist, Elizabeth Carter.Rebacked, with the original boards laid down and black morocco spine label. Renewed endpapers, retaining original blanks.12 pp. list of subscribers.Early in the year 1749, Carter began translating All the Works ofEpictetus,submitting it sheet by sheet for Thomas Secker's revising. She finished the Discoursesin December 1752, but at his suggestion added theEnchiridionandFragments, with an introduction and notes. Subscriptions obtained by him and from her other wealthy and influential friends allowed the work to be published in 1758.This work secured Carter's position in the pantheon of 18th-century women writers, passing through three editions and retaining a high reputation in standard literature.ESTC No.T138721Register; a-b4, c1, a-e4, f1, B- Gg4, Hh1, [Hh4], Ii-Kk4, Ll3, Hh2-[Hh3], [Ll4], Mm-Ttt4, Uuu2.p.235-238 misbound, appearing between p.262-263. Otherwise, runs as issued.Collated, complete. Rebacked, with the original boards laid down and black morocco spine label. Externally, with really only wear to the contemporary boards, resulting in loss. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional light toning and spotting in places, mostly concentrated to the first and last few pages. Tape repair to title page. Contemporary ink inscription to recto of front blank. Slight wear to margins of first and last couple leaves. Very Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: All the Works of Epictetus, Which are Now Extant; Consisting of His Discourses, preserved by Arrian, in Four Books, The Enchiridion, and Fragments
• Publisher: Printed by S. Richardson and Sold by A. Millar, London
• Publication Date: 1758
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book