RETALIATION. A Poem. Including Epitaphs on the Most Distinguished Wits of This Metropolis.
de Goldsmith, Oliver
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Richard Ellis : The Georgian Press, Westport, CT: ., 1929 pp. (iv), 24, (2). Thin 4to. 300 mm. Original paper boards binding. Number 317 of an edition limited to 435 numbered copies. Printed by Richard W. Ellis at his Georgian Press, on hand-made deckle edged paper, unopened. Ransom p. 292. Doctor [Oliver] Goldsmith (1728-1774) wrote Retaliation in 1774, responding to a proposal by David Garrick, that they compare their skill at epigrams by writing each other's epitaph. Goldsmith decided to write Garrick's epitaph along with those of ten others he imagined gathered about a table, including himself. but Death took the pen from Goldsmith's hand before he could write his own epitaph. David Garrick (1717-1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager, producer and social butterfly, who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century. He and was an active figure in the circle gathered about his friend of Dr. Samuel Johnson. W37 0.0. Hardcover.
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- RETALIATION. A Poem. Including Epitaphs on the Most Distinguished Wits of This Metropolis.
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- Goldsmith, Oliver
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- Richard Ellis : The Georgian Press, Westport, CT: .
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- PRESS ENGLAND EPIGRAM EPITAPH POETRY
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