John Gay, a profession of friendship / David Nokes
1995, 1st edition. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Boards dust-toned. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Internally, bright and clean. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #405646
ISBN: 0198129718
Physical description; xv, 563 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes; With a commentary by the author printed in the Times Literary Supplement (20 January, 1995) loosely inserted. Includes bibliographical references (pages 548-551) and index. Contents; In paternal land -- The london apprentice -- Grub Street Apollo -- In attendance -- Taking sides -- Envoy -- Extraordinary -- Trivial pursuits -- The confederates -- The beast of blois -- Bubbled -- A will of my own -- The hare and many friends -- Company of beggars -- The terror of ministers -- Industry and idleness. Subjects; Gay, John 1685-1732. Gay, John (1685-1732) Biographies. Gay, John 1685-1732 poet and playwright. Authors, English 18th century ; Biography. Authors, English. Authors, English 18th century Biography. Dramatists, English 18th century ; Biography. English drama 18th century History and criticism. English drama 18th century Critical studies. English literature 1700-1750 Biography. English drama. Biographies. Play scripts. Plays. Playwrights. Theatre.
Price: €35.00