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
Contributor: Hardwicke, Philip Yorke,--Earl of,--1720-1790
Silius Italicus, Tiberius Catius
Theocritus
Published / Created: 1738-1741
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: Binding: half calf.
In English.
Table of contents at beginning of manuscript.
Extent: 1 v. (297 p.) ; 21 x 17 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.

Format: mixed material
Genre: Essays
Manuscripts
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain--Intellectual life--18th century
Subject (Name): Hardwicke, Philip Yorke,--Earl of,--1720-1790
Silius Italicus, Tiberius Catius
Theocritus
Subject (Topic): English periodicals
English poetry--18th century
Philosophy
Theater--England

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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.