The works in verse and prose, of William Shenstone, Esq. : in three volumes : with decorations.

Main entry:

Shenstone, William, 1714-1763, author.

Title & Author:

The works in verse and prose, of William Shenstone, Esq. : in three volumes : with decorations.

Edition:

The sixth edition.

Publication:

London : Printed for J. Dodsley in Pall-mall, 1791.

Description:

3 volumes : illustrations, portraits, folded map ; 19 cm (8vo)

Notes:
Preface signed: R. Dodsley.
Volumes 1 and 2 have kingfisher title vignette.
Volume 3: "A new edition."
Pagination: volume 1: 332, [4] pages; volume 2: vii, [1], 343, [1] pages; volume 3: xvi, 352 pages.
Signatures: A-X⁸, A⁴ B-Y⁸ Z⁴, A-Z⁸.
I. Elegies on several occasions ; Odes, songs, ballads, &c. ; Levities, or pieces of humour ; Moral pieces -- II. Essays on men and manners ; A description of Leasowes, the seat of the late William Shenstone, Esq. by R. Dodsley ; Verses to Mr. Shenstone -- III. Letters to particular friends from the year 1739 to 1763.
English short title catalogue, T92452

Subject:

Shenstone, William, 1714-1763 Correspondence Early works to 1800.
Shenstone, William, 1714-1763
English poetry Early works to 1800.
English prose literature Early works to 1800.
Conduct of life Early works to 1800.
Maxims Early works to 1800.
Gardens England History 18th century Early works to 1800.
Landscape design England History 18th century Early works to 1800.
Poésie anglaise Ouvrages avant 1800.
Prose anglaise Ouvrages avant 1800.
Morale pratique Ouvrages avant 1800.
Maximes Ouvrages avant 1800.
Jardins Angleterre Histoire 18e siècle Ouvrages avant 1800.
Aménagement paysager Angleterre Histoire 18e siècle Ouvrages avant 1800.
Travel
Conduct of life
English poetry
English prose literature
Gardens
Landscape design
Maxims
Leasowes Garden (Halesowen, England) Description and travel.
Leasowes Garden (Halesowen, Angleterre) Descriptions et voyages.
England Halesowen Leasowes Garden
England

Form/genre:

Poetry
Essay
Fictional Work
poetry.
essays.
Essays
Elegies (Poetry)
Fiction
Early works
History
Personal correspondence
Poésie.
Poésie élégiaque.
Essais.
Romans.

Added entries:

Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764, editor.
Dodsley, James, 1724-1797, bookseller.
Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764. Description of Leasowes.
Great Britain England London.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 29298
Call No.: 6007; ID:88-B14949
Copy: v. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 29297
Call No.: 6007; ID:88-B14949
Copy: v. 2
Status: Available

Location: Library main 29296
Call No.: 6007; ID:88-B14949
Copy: v. 3
Status: Available

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