Author: Van Merken, L. W.
Title: First Edition, 1779, Van Merken | Germanicus, Amsterdam, Pieter Meijer, 1779, [8] 474 [2] pp.
Description: A first edition copy of Lucretia van Merken's epic poem Germanicus. With engraved frontispiece by Vinkeles and title vignette. Formerly in the collection of Dordrecht Library (stamp on title page)Van Merken often drew inspiration from historical events in which a stout hero or, more often, a steadfast but sensitive and devout heroine takes centre stage. She hardly engaged with current affairs in her published work.Lucretia van Merken was praised by her contemporaries and even dubbed the Sappho of our century.Lucretia van Merken - Dutch poetry - women's poetry - first edition - Dutch female authors - Nicolaas van Winter - Roman Antiquity - epic poem  Contemporary half leather binding with decorative paper, 21.5 x 16.7 cm. Signs of wear and damage, some stains on endleaves. Frayed edges.

Keywords: Poetry|Women