Author: ALISON, THE REV. ARCHIBALD
Title: Essays On The Nature And Principles Of Taste
Description: Edinburgh & London, J .J. G. And G. Robinson & Bell And Bradfute. 1790, First Edition. Hard Cover , 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contemporary full calf, leather, rubbed, bumped and a little worn at the spine and corners, internally clean and fresh, early previous owners inscription and contemporary press cutting, very occasional spotting, xiiipp, 415pp. Alison introduces one of the earliest psychological discussions on aesthetics and the nature of beauty. He examines the effects produced on the mind when a variety of emotions are experienced, such as sight, sounds, colours and forms along with fear and distress, in the realms of music, art, poetry and literature. A sound, tidy, first edition copy of this scarce book. Very Good.

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