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The Works of Samuel Richardson. With a sketch of his life and writings by the Rev. Edward Mangin. In nineteen volumes.
WORKS OF SAMUEL RICHARDSON
London: William Miller, 1811.
19 vols., small 8vo (7ΒΌ" tall). Stunning half tree
calf by MORRELL, London. Twin green and terracotta
labels, gilt bands with floral gilt centre tools to
panels. Top edges gilt. A fine set.
A very pretty binding by Morrell. Richardson was a
leading eighteenth century literary figure and
famously established the letter form (epistolary
technique) as a new literary style in his celebrated
novels, Pamela and Clarissa. Pamela is also often
credited as being the first English novel. The History
of Sir Charles Grandison was another of his most
important and popular works; it was said to have
greatly influenced Jane Austen, who wrote that she
remembered "every circumstance" in the novel,
everything "that was ever said or done".
£2400.00
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