Author: William Hayley
Title: The Triumphs of Temper a Poem in Six Cantos
Description: Chichester, W Mason; T Cadell, 1809. Leather. A smart copy of of William Hayley's popular, moral, didactic poem, 'The Triumphs of Temper&apos. An uncommon 'New Edition' of this poem. With half-title. 'The Triumphs of Temper' is William Hayley's best known poem. It was so popular that it ran to numerous editions, there had been eighteen editions by 1824. This poem chronicles the trials and tribulations that his fictitious heroine Serena faces. It explores how she overcame them through her virtues of a pleasant nature and sweet temper. A didactic poem, 'The Triumphs of Temper' is said to have reformed the entire feminine mind of England. In it, Hayley aspired to teach young women the virtues of a pleasant nature. (ODNB). This poem is a morality tale for young women of the eighteenth century. In a full calf binding. Externally, sound. Rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Small loss to the head and tail of spine. Lacking spine label. Front endpaper has been removed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Just the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Hayley Poem Poetry Temper Poem None
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Title: The Triumphs of Temper a Poem in Six Cantos
Description: Chichester, W Mason; T Cadell, 1809. Leather. A smart copy of of William Hayley's popular, moral, didactic poem, 'The Triumphs of Temper&apos. An uncommon 'New Edition' of this poem. With half-title. 'The Triumphs of Temper' is William Hayley's best known poem. It was so popular that it ran to numerous editions, there had been eighteen editions by 1824. This poem chronicles the trials and tribulations that his fictitious heroine Serena faces. It explores how she overcame them through her virtues of a pleasant nature and sweet temper. A didactic poem, 'The Triumphs of Temper' is said to have reformed the entire feminine mind of England. In it, Hayley aspired to teach young women the virtues of a pleasant nature. (ODNB). This poem is a morality tale for young women of the eighteenth century. In a full calf binding. Externally, sound. Rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Small loss to the head and tail of spine. Lacking spine label. Front endpaper has been removed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Just the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Hayley Poem Poetry Temper Poem None
Price: GBP 50.00 = appr. US$ 71.40 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 694L29
- Book number: 694L29
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