Beschreibung
Two poetical works by James Beattie and Thomas Warton bound in one volume, beautiful examples of pre-Romantic poetry. Two works bound in one volume;'The Minstrel, In Two Books: With Some Other Poems', by James Beattie, the sixth edition, published in 1779. ESTC citation number T133063. This poem is one of Beattie's best known work, and is one of the earliest examples of the Romantic movement. The poem is written in Spenserian stanza, following the development of a poet's mind whilst in nature.'Poems', by Thomas Warton, a new edition, published in 1777. ESTC citation number N11802.A collection of the poems of Warton, who later became Poet Laureate. This anthology includes 'Elegy on the Death of the Late Frederick Prince of Wales', 'The Grave of Author', 'Written at Stonehenge', 'The Complaint of Cherwell', and more.Collated, complete. In a full tree calf binding. Externally, rubbed to the boards and spine. Joints are starting with some loss of leather. A little loss of leather to the head and tail of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is discoloured with light surface cracks. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with only the occasional spot. Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 867P42
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