Fugitive Pieces, On Various Subjects V1 (1765)

By And R. Dodsley J. and R. Dodsley and J. And R. Dodsley

Book Overview

Fugitive Pieces, On Various Subjects V1 is a book published in 1765 by J. and R. Dodsley. This book is a collection of essays, poems, and other literary works on a range of topics. The works included in this volume cover subjects such as religion, politics, literature, and morality. The authors of these pieces are not identified, but they are believed to be a mix of well-known writers of the time and amateur writers. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different topic. The first section covers religious topics, including pieces on the nature of God and the importance of faith. The second section covers political topics, including pieces on the British government and the state of the nation. The third section covers literary topics, including pieces on the art of writing and the importance of literature. The final section covers moral topics, including pieces on the importance of virtue and the dangers of vice. Overall, Fugitive Pieces, On Various Subjects V1 is a fascinating glimpse into the literary and intellectual world of 18th-century Britain.Contains Works By Joseph Spence, Jean Denis Attiret, William Hay, John Hill, Nathaniel Lancaster, Edmund Burke, Charles Whitworth, Paul Hentzner, Horace Walpole, And John Gilbert Cooper.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116418914X
• ISBN13: 9781164189145
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"