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  • A Sentimental Journey

    When Yorick, the roving narrator of Sterne's innovative final novel, sets off for France on a whim, he produces no ordinary travelogue. Jolting along in his coach from Calais, through Paris, and on towards the Italian border, the amiable parson is blithely unconcerned by famous views or monuments, but he engages us with tales of his encounters with all manner of people, from counts and noblewomen ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Lives of Shakespearian Actors, Part I, Volume 1

    David Garrick, Charles Macklin and Margaret Woffington by Their Contemporaries

    Focuses on David Garrick and the leading actors of his company at Drury Lane. This book tells how, in their time, Garrick, Macklin and Woffington were as famous for their achievements on the stage as they were infamous for their activities off it. It draws a selection of the actors' own words with those of their contemporaries and critics. ... Read more

    $365.52 CAD

  • Lives of Shakespearian Actors, Part I, Volume 3

    David Garrick, Charles Macklin and Margaret Woffington by Their Contemporaries

    Focuses on David Garrick and the leading actors of his company at Drury Lane. This book tells how, in their time, Garrick, Macklin and Woffington were as famous for their achievements on the stage as they were infamous for their activities off it. It draws a selection of the actors' own words with those of their contemporaries and critics. ... Read more

    $365.52 CAD

  • Lives of Shakespearian Actors, Part I, Volume 2

    David Garrick, Charles Macklin and Margaret Woffington by Their Contemporaries

    Focuses on David Garrick and the leading actors of his company at Drury Lane. This book tells how, in their time, Garrick, Macklin and Woffington were as famous for their achievements on the stage as they were infamous for their activities off it. It draws a selection of the actors' own words with those of their contemporaries and critics. ... Read more

    $365.52 CAD

  • Laurence Sterne’s A Sentimental Journey

    A Legacy to the World

    Series series Transits: Literature, Thought & Culture, 1650-1850
    Laurence Sterne’s A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy continues to be as widely read and admired as upon its first appearance. Deemed more accessible than Sterne’s Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and often assigned as a college text, A Sentimental Journey has received its share of critical attention, but—unlike *Tristram Shandy—*to date it has not been the subject of a ... Read more

    $42.99 CAD

  • 1650-1850

    Ideas, Aesthetics, and Inquiries in the Early Modern Era (Volume 28)

    Series Book 28 - 1650-1850
    Rigorously inventive and revelatory in its adventurousness, 1650–1850 opens a forum for the discussion, investigation, and analysis of the full range of long-eighteenth-century writing, thinking, and artistry. Combining fresh considerations of prominent authors and artists with searches for overlooked or offbeat elements of the Enlightenment legacy, 1650–1850 delivers a comprehensive but richly ... Read more

    $178.99 CAD

  • The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia

    Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, leaves the easy life of the Happy Valley, accompanied by his sister Nekayah, her attendant Pekuah, and the much-travelled philosopher Imlac. Their journey takes them to Egypt, where they study the various conditions of men's lives, before returning home in a 'conclusion in which nothing is concluded'. Johnson's tale is not only a satire on optimism, but also an ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

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  • Delphi Complete Paintings of William Hogarth (Illustrated)

    Series Book 62 - Delphi Masters of Art
    The Father of English painting, William Hogarth aspired to an art that would engage and delight ordinary citizens, rather than educated connoisseurs and critics, whom he despised. He achieved this ambition by creating a new type of painting, a comic strip-like series of pictures called ‘modern moral subjects’. Famous examples such as ‘A Harlot's Progress’, ‘A Rake's Progress’ and ‘Marriage A-la ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale) (2nd ed.) (2 vols.)

    Enriched edition. Edited with notes and Introductory Account of her life and writings

    Hester Lynch Piozzi's "Autobiography, Letters and Literary Remains of Mrs. Piozzi (Thrale)" presents a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent 18th-century literary figure. The text is woven with autobiographical reflections, revealing the intimate world of an educated woman navigating societal expectations, while also providing a rich correspondence with notable contemporaries, including ... Read more

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  • Persuasion

    by Jane Austen ...
    In Jane Austen's final completed novel, "Persuasion," the narrative unfolds around Anne Elliot, a woman whose mature perspective on love and societal expectations serves as a poignant critique of early 19th-century English gentry. The novel employs a richly layered literary style, combining sharp dialogue and keen social observation, often veering towards irony and self-reflection. Austen's ... Read more

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  • Fielding

    Exploring the Satirical Wit and Literary Legacy of an 18th-Century Master

    by Austin Dobson ...
    In "Fielding," Austin Dobson presents a nuanced exploration of the life and works of the venerable 18th-century novelist Henry Fielding. This scholarly yet accessible text delves into Fielding's narrative techniques, offering insights into his rich literary style characterized by wit, satire, and a keen observation of human nature. Dobson situates Fielding within the broader context of the English ... Read more

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  • The Complete Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith

    Enriched edition. Reflections on 18th-Century Society and Nature Through Verse

    In "The Complete Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith," the reader is offered a comprehensive exploration of Goldsmith's literary genius, showcasing his remarkable versatility as a poet. Spanning pastoral poetry, comic verse, and deeper philosophical reflections, this collection reveals Goldsmith's mastery of language and form. His lyrical dexterity, imbued with a blend of humor and poignant ... Read more

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