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Rare and modern books

(Schiller) Carlyle

THE LIFE OF FRIEDRICH SCHILLER Comprehending an Examination of his Works

Taylor and Hessey, 1825

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Year of publication
1825
Place of printing
London
Author
(Schiller) Carlyle
Publishers
Taylor and Hessey
Edition
First Edition. With frontis portrait of Schiller engraved by
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

First Edition. With frontis portrait of Schiller engraved by Bull after Graff. 8vo, in the scarce original textured cloth, paper label on the spine printed in black. vi, 352pp. A near fine copy of the author's first book, some offsetting to the title from the frontis portrait, light edge wear, light wear to the spine label, not affecting lettering.

Edizione: a very early work by one the greatest social commentators of his time. carlyle's thinking was heavily influenced by german idealism, and he established himself as an expert on german literature. he was well suited to craft this fine biography of the famous german poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright.