Author: [Christopher Anstey]
Title: An Election Ball in Poetical Letters in the Zomerzetshire Dialect, from Mr. Inkle, a Freeman of Bath, to His Wife at Glocester: With a Poetical Address to John Miller, Esq. At Batheaston Villa.
Description: Bath, Printed for the Author By S. Hazard, 1776. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce work of poetry by Christopher Anstey. Dating from the late eighteenth century this satirical work is written in a Somerset dialect. Very scarce. Disbound, with the original sewn binding failing. ESTC Citation number T32474. Collated complete (44pp, ESTC). Written by the Author of the New Bath Guide, Christopher Anstey. This very scarce work of satire, parodies the work of Horace Worpole, presenting the society of the city of Bath in the 18th century. Written in a somerset dialect. The poetry featured in this volume are titled 'The First Ode of the First Book of Horace Imitated'; 'An Election Ball In Poetical Letters In The Zomerzetshire Dialect, From Mr. Inkle, A Freeman of Bath To His Wife at Glocester' comprised of two letters. These letters are titled 'Letter I. Mr. Inkle to his Wife Mrs. Dinah Inkle, At Glocester. Containing Female Accomplishments- Preparations for the Ball- Absurdity of the former Ages in Point of Dress and Manners' and 'Letter II. Mr. Inkle to Mrs. Dinah Inkle, At Glocester: Consisting of Similes- Easy Postures of modern fine Ladies---- Well-bred Speeched----High Life at the Ball---- And a doleful Disaster.' It is believed that Anstey got the inspiration for these letters from attending the Batheaston Literary Circle. Indeed Anstley was heavily influenced by the city of Bath and its society, largely built around from the believed medicinal quality of the waters. In a paper wrap. Externally worn. Heavy bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and extremities, resulting in numerous tears to the front and rear boards. Heavy loss to the head extremities of the pamphlet, appears to have been torn away. Heavy handling marks to the front and rear boards, with light creases. Internally binding is failing in places, with several pages loosening throughout. Page are bright and generally clean with scattered spots, and light age toning to the extremities of several pages. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .

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