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The Fate of Lewellyn; or, the druid's sacrifice. A legendary tale. To which is added, The genius of carnbre', a poem

The Fate of Lewellyn; or, the druid's sacrifice. A legendary tale. To which is added, The genius of carnbre', a poem

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The Fate of Lewellyn; or, the druid's sacrifice. A legendary tale. To which is added, The genius of carnbre', a poem

by A YOUNG GENTLEMAN OF TRURO SCHOOL [POLWHELE, Richard]

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Bath: Printed by R. Crutwell, for the Author, 1777. [6], 5-55pp, [1]. Modern green wrappers. Book-label of J. O. Edwards to verso of upper wrapper. Small marginal worm-track running throughout, blank lower margin of leaf F1 shaved, ink-stamps of Merton House to terminal leaf, scattered spotting. The sole edition of the first published work of historian and poet Richard Polwhele (1760-1838). Born at Truro, Cornwall, Polwhele began to write poetry when about twelve years old. His juvenile production received praise, most notably from satirist John Wolcot (bap. 1738, d. 1819), then a resident of Truro. The flattery of friends encouraged him to publish The Fate of Lewellyn under the moniker of 'a young gentleman of Truro School', whereupon a critic for the Monthly Review quipped that the master of the school should have kept it in manuscript. The volume did nothing to further his career, indeed it gave him the reputation of an unpromising poet - a reputation he was fortunately able to shake off with later efforts. ESTC T109007.. First edition. Quarto.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The Fate of Lewellyn; or, the druid's sacrifice. A legendary tale. To which is added, The genius of carnbre', a poem
Author
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN OF TRURO SCHOOL [POLWHELE, Richard]
Book Condition
Used
Edition
First edition
Publisher
Printed by R. Crutwell, for the Author
Place of Publication
Bath
Date Published
1777
Size
Quarto
Keywords
Poetry, Verse

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