THE ARCANA OF POLITE LITERATURE. - The Arcana of polite literature; or, A compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. And the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together with an account of their poets, and references to the principal places mentioned in their works. Compiled in a pleasing, novel, and interesting manner: and intended as a complete pocket companion; for the use of those who with to understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.

Dublin: Printed by W. Gilbert, No. 26, South Great Ge[arr]e's-Street, 1789. 12mo, 252pp., engraved frontis., cont. half calf, worn, upper cover detached. Rare, ESTC locates 3 copies in the British Isles (British Library, Bodleian and Trinity College) and 1 copy in North America (University of Chicago).

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