The complete art of poetry / In six parts. I. Of the nature, use, excellence, rise and progress of poetry, &c. II. Of the use and necessity of rules in poetry. III. Of the manner, rules, and art of composing epigrams, pastorals, odes, &c. IV. Of tragedy and comedy; how to draw the plot, and form the characters of both. V. The rules of the epic or narrative poem. Of the poetic diction or language, and of English numbers. VI. A collection of the most beautiful descriptions, similes, allusions, &c. from Spencer, and our best English poets, as well ancient as modern, with above ten thousand verses, not to be found in any performance of this kind. Shakespeariana; or the most beautiful topicks, descriptions, and similes that occur throughout all Shakespear's plays. By Charles Gildon, gent.
Author/creator |
Gildon, Charles, 1665-1724 |
Format | Book and Microform |
Publication Info | London : Printed for Charles Rivington, 1718. |
Description | 2 volumes. |
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Series | Library of English literature ; LEL 11667 Library of English literature ; LEL 11667. UNAUTHORIZED |
General note | Vol. 2 has title vignette. |
General note | Index to Shakespeariana: v. 1, p. [363-368] |
General note | Vol. 2 arranged alphabetically by subject, with list of authors cited prefixed. |
Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 11667) |
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Joyner | Microforms B300 | ULTRAFICHE LEL 11667 | ✔ Available |