1992. xiv, 226pp. Signed "William Zachs" on the title page. "Gilbert Stuart's literary criticism, historical works and political commentary have been overlooked by modern historians. Here, Zachs puts Stuart's life into the context of Enlightenment history. He describes how Stuart returned to Scotland after winning acclaim on London's Grub Street and founded his own periodical which subsequently flopped. Despite this he remained a prolific and widely published historical writer, but after failing to earn the recognition he felt was his due Stuart ended his life a disappointed man, steeped in alcoholism and physical and mental self-destruction." Book and unclipped dust jacket both in very good condition.

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Title

Without Regard to Good Manners: A Biography of Gilbert Stuart 1743-1786 (signed copy)

Publisher

Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

0748603190

ISBN 13

9780748603190

Binding

Original Black Hardcover

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Signed by the author

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Gilbert Stuart's literary criticism, historical works and political commentary have been overlooked by modern historians. Here, Zachs puts Stuart's life into the context of Enlightenment history. He describes how Stuart returned to Scotland after winning acclaim on London's Grub Street and founded his own periodical which subsequently flopped. Despite this he remained a prolific and widely published historical writer, but after failing to earn the recognition he felt was his due Stuart ended his life a disappointed man, steeped in alcoholism and physical and mental self-destruction.

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226p Hardcover, dustjacket, this is almost a new copy without any traces of use, but a bit dusty perhaps

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