The Microcosm, A Periodical Work, By Gregory Griffin, Of the College of Eton. The Second Edition. Inscribed to the Rev. Dr. Davies.
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Windsor: Published for C. Knight...and sold by Mess. Robinson...and Mr. Debrett..., 1788. 8vo, 203 x 118 mms., pp. xv [xvi Names of the Authors], [3] - 451 [452 errata], additional engraved title-page preceding printed title-page, recently rebound in quarter calf, black morocco label, gilt spine, marbled boards; slight water-staining to title-page, but a good copy. The first 40 numbers of The Microcosm were published at Eton, 6 November 1786 - 30 July 1787. Among the subjects discussed one finds language, genius, poetics, novels, affectation, translation, imitation, government, genius, etc.
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- Windsor: Published for C. Knight...and sold by Mess. Robinson...and Mr. Debrett..., 1788
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