Poems and plays : by William Hayley, Esq. In six volumes / volume 5 of 6
2000, reprint. London : Printed for T. Cadell. Pen annotated from previous owner. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #383199
Physical description: 259 pages; 23cm; reprint. Contents: I. Preface. Essay on painting. Notes. Epistle to a friend, on the death of John Thornton, esq. Ode inscribed to John Howard, esq. Ode to Mr. Wright, of Derby. Ode to the Countess de Genlis. Sonnets, songs, and occasional verses.--II. An essay on history. Notes.--III. An essay on epic poetry. Notes.--IV. Notes to the third, fourth, and fifth epistles, of An essay on epic poetry.--V. The triumphs of temper. Plays of three acts, written for a private theatre: The happy prescription; or, The lady relieved from her lovers.--VI. Marcella; a tragedy. The two connoisseurs; a comedy. Lord Russell; a tragedy. The mausoleum; a comedy. Subjects: 1700-1799. 1701-1800. Epistolary poetry, English ; Early works to 1800. Odes 18th century. Odes 18e siècle. Epistolary poetry, English. Odes. Epistolary poetry, English ; Early works to 1800. Odes 18th century. Epistolary poetry, English. Odes.
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