1740 Works of John Sheffield English Poetry Shakespeare Julius Caesar Dryden 2v
John Sheffield was a 17th-century English poet who published several essays, memoirs, and poetical works. As a patron of John Dryden, Sheffield adapted Shakespearean plays which were more than likely edited by Dryden. ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘Marcus Brutus’ are two of the most notable Shakespeare plays that Sheffield revised. He also wrote curious fictional dialogues including one between Augustus Caesar and Cardinal Richelieu.
1740 Works of John Sheffield English Poetry Shakespeare Julius Caesar Dryden 2v
John Sheffield was a 17th-century English poet who published several essays, memoirs, and poetical works. As a patron of John Dryden, Sheffield adapted Shakespearean plays which were more than likely edited by Dryden. ‘Julius Caesar’ and ‘Marcus Brutus’ are two of the most notable Shakespeare plays that Sheffield revised. He also wrote curious fictional dialogues including one between Augustus Caesar and Cardinal Richelieu.
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SHEFFIELD, John
The works of John Sheffield: Earl of Mulgrave, Marquis of Normanby, and Duke of Buckingham.
London: Printed for T. Wotton, 1740.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
- I – xvi, 400
- 16 engravings
- II – iv, 368
- 21 engravings
- Provenance: Modern Bookplate
- Sir George John Armytage Baronet, F.S.A.
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight & secure
- Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
- I – xvi, 400
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9970
Category
Literature
Authors
SHEFFIELD, John
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete