Cursory remarks on tragedy, on shakespear, and on certain French and Italian poets, principally tragedians.
London.
Printed for W. Owen, 1774.
First edition.
8vo.
[2], ix, [1], 242pp, [2]. With a half-title and a terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary gilt-tooled calf, recently rebacked. Boards rubbed, corners exposed. Marbled endpapers. Slight loss to head of title page.
The first edition of a volume on Shakespeare, with words on French writers including Voltaire and Corneille. Attributed by many to one Edward Taylor (c.1741-1797), but also to classicist William Richardson (1743-1814), and even renowned antiquarian Joseph Ritson (1752-1803).
ESTC T109774.
£ 100.00
Antiquates Ref: 32418
