Caractacus A Dramatic Poem Written on the Model of the Ancient Greek Tragedy By The Author of Elfrida

[William Mason]

Published by J Knapton and R and J Dodsley, London, 1759

About this Item

The second edition of this scarce dramatic poem by the English divine, and poet William Mason. A scarce, early edition of this work. Disbound, as is common with works like this. Retaining the half-title. With a red and black title page. Authorship is attributed to the 'author of Elfrida' which was Mason's first historical tragedy. William Mason was an English divine, poet, author, editor and gardener. Caractacus is a historical tragedy and was the basis of the libretto for an 18th century opera. Disbound. Externally, very smart with just a few light spots to the front and rear wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine.

Seller Inventory # 691L17

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Caractacus A Dramatic Poem Written on the Model of the Ancient Greek Tragedy By The Author of Elfrida
• Publisher: J Knapton and R and J Dodsley, London
• Publication Date: 1759
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry