Author: William Hayley
Title: An Essay on Painting in a Poetical Epistle to an Eminent Painter with Notes
Description: Dublin, Pat Byrne, 1781. Paperback. A scarce, second edition of this poetical essay written by the eighteenth century poet and playwright, William Hayley. This poetical essay is addressed to Hayley's friend, George Romney. Added to the titular work is an Epistle to a Friend on the Death of John Thornton and Hayley's Ode to the prison reformer, John Howard. This is the second edition, the first appearing in 1778. A scarce Dublin imprint of this work. Rebound, in paper wraps. William Hayley was from Chichester in Sussex. He was born affluent and was determined to have a thriving literary career. He met his first success early on with his 'Ode on the Birth of the Prince of Wales' which was published in 'Cambridge Verses' before being reprinted in the 'Gentleman's Magazine&apos. He is best known for his moral poem 'The Triumphs of Temper&apos. Housed in paper wraps. Front and rear endpapers have been lightly pasted to the external wraps, with the text block loose. Title page is loosening slightly. Otherwise, internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Hayley Essay Criticism Poetry Essay None
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Title: An Essay on Painting in a Poetical Epistle to an Eminent Painter with Notes
Description: Dublin, Pat Byrne, 1781. Paperback. A scarce, second edition of this poetical essay written by the eighteenth century poet and playwright, William Hayley. This poetical essay is addressed to Hayley's friend, George Romney. Added to the titular work is an Epistle to a Friend on the Death of John Thornton and Hayley's Ode to the prison reformer, John Howard. This is the second edition, the first appearing in 1778. A scarce Dublin imprint of this work. Rebound, in paper wraps. William Hayley was from Chichester in Sussex. He was born affluent and was determined to have a thriving literary career. He met his first success early on with his 'Ode on the Birth of the Prince of Wales' which was published in 'Cambridge Verses' before being reprinted in the 'Gentleman's Magazine&apos. He is best known for his moral poem 'The Triumphs of Temper&apos. Housed in paper wraps. Front and rear endpapers have been lightly pasted to the external wraps, with the text block loose. Title page is loosening slightly. Otherwise, internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Keywords: Hayley Essay Criticism Poetry Essay None
Price: GBP 200.00 = appr. US$ 285.60 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 694L41
- Book number: 694L41
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