The philosopher or essays on various subjects begun at Cambridge, 1738-1741

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Title: The philosopher or essays on various subjects begun at Cambridge, 1738-1741
Creator: Hardwicke, Philip Yorke, Earl of, 1720-1790
Abstract: Manuscript, in multiple hands, of about 36 essays and verse translations on various subjects. The collection begins with an essay titled "Character & Design of the Author," which compares his collection of works to the Spectator, Tatler, and Guardian. In addition to subsequent essays which address such topics as "A Vision on human Life," "Against ignorant Pretenders to Politicks," and a letter "on the present state of the Theatre from Will. Drama," the manuscript also contains verse translations of classical works such as those of Silius Italicus and Theocritus
Description: In English.
Table of contents at beginning of manuscript.
Binding: half calf.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 21 x 17 cm. v. (297 p.) ;
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English

Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): England.
Great Britain
Subject (Name): Hardwicke, Philip Yorke, Earl of, 1720-1790.
Silius Italicus, Tiberius Catius.
Theocritus.
Subject (Topic): English periodicals
English poetry
Philosophy
Theater
Intellectual life
Subjects: Hardwicke, Philip Yorke, Earl of, 1720-1790
Silius Italicus, Tiberius Catius
Theocritus
English periodicals
English poetry > 18th century
Philosophy
Theater > England
Great Britain > Intellectual life > 18th century

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Citation: Philip Yorke, The Philosopher or Essays on Various Subjects Begun at Cambridge. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.