The Works of Thomas Chatteron containing His Life, by G. Gregory, D.D. and Miscellaneous Poems
The Works of Thomas Chatteron containing His Life, by G. Gregory, D.D. and Miscellaneous Poems

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The Works of Thomas Chatteron containing His Life, by G. Gregory, D.D. and Miscellaneous Poems

CHATTERTON, Thomas; GREGORY, G.; SOUTHEY, Robert (Pref.)

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Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770) was an English poet infamous for his "translations" of Thomas Rowley a 15th century monk. The writings were actually original compositions by Chatterton. Chatterton also wrote political criticism, opera, lyric, verse, and eclogues. Suffering financial problems throughout his young life and unable to find a patron, Chatterton committed suicide by poison, ending his life at the age of seventeen.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: T.N. Longman and O. Rees
  • Edition: n/a
  • Date Published: 1803
  • Place Published: London
  • ISBN: n/a

Details

  • Condition: Very good
  • Signed: No
  • Dust Jacket: No
  • Jacket Condition: n/a
  • Details:
    3 vols. 21.5 cm. Vol. 1: [23], clx, 361p; Vol. 2: [10], 536p; Vol. 3: [8]; 537p. Printed by Biggs and Cottle. Bound in green half leather with marbled boards and gold impressing on the spine. Edges of paper marbled to match boards. 7 plates of engravings bound throughout the volumes including a frontispiece for each volume, and 2 additional plates in volumes 2 and 3, various engravers. Includes original errata from publisher at the end of volume 3. Each volume has a bookplate for John Pinney, Esq. Preface by Robert Southey. "His Life" by Gregory included in volume 1. Vol. 1 also includes an 8 page list of subscribers whose fees would have helped pay for the cost of publication. Spine repaired on volumes 1 and 3. Some foxing throughout. Text is clear and unmarked. Small spot top edge of vol. 2.

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