Description: The Life of Thomas Chatterton, with Criticisms on his Genius and Writings, and a Concise View of the Controversy Concerning Rowley’s Poems. By George Gregory and printed in London for G. Kearsley. 1789, 263 pp, 8.5” x 5.5”, 8vo, full leather hardcover. In fair condition, with rubbing and wear to boards and spine. Some looseness to boards, primarily at front. Some cracking to hinges at front and rear. Text block remains bound well. Contains a variety of marginalia, including three bookplates, bookseller markings and descriptions, and a handwritten note about the author preceding title page. Includes facsimile frontispiece of Chatteron’s writing. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece on the life of Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770), an English poet and child prodigy. Writing under the pseudonym of a 15th Century poet named Thomas Rowley, Chatterton ultimately poisoned himself due to what he saw as a lack of sufficient success and money. COLH1789BFGX0324-aj1167
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Author: George Gregory
Region: Europe
Publisher: G. Kearsley
Topic: Poetry
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1789
