A translation of the passages from Greek, Latin, Italian, and French writers, quoted in the prefaces and notes to The pursuits of literature; a poem, in four dialogues. To which is prefixed, A prefatory epistle, To Which IS Prefixed, A Prefatory Epistle, Intended AS A General Vindication of the Pursuits or Literature, from various Remarks which have been made upon that Work. By the translator.

People / Organizations

• Thomas James Mathias (Author)

Imprint

Dublin: printed for J. Milliken, 32, Grafton-Street, 1799.

Publication year

1799

ESTC No.

T124734

Grub Street ID

174912

Description

[4],lxxv,[5],104p. ; 8⁰

Note

The translator = Thomas James Mathias.

With a half-title.

Also issued as part of: 'Works of the author of The pursuits of literature', Dublin, 1799.

Uncontrolled note

Not a reissue of the 2nd London edn. of 1798, despite same pagination : eg. p.iii unsigned (a2 in London ed.)