The Answer to the Lyre : Richard Bentley's Illustrations for Thomas Gray's Poems /

In 1753 Robert Dodsley published Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for Six Poems by Mr. T. Gray. Sponsored by Horace Walpole, this quarto was the first major aesthetic expression of the Strawberry Hill circle and a landmark in English book illustration.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Jestin, Loftus (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, [2017]
Edition:Reprint 2016.
Series:Anniversary Collection.
Subjects:
Bentley, R. > (Richard), > 1708-1782 > Criticism and interpretation.
Gray, Thomas, > 1716-1771 > Illustrations.
Bentley, R. > (Richard), > 1708-1782
Gray, Thomas, > 1716-1771
English poetry > Illustrations.
Poésie anglaise > Illustrations.
DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Illustration
English poetry
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Illustrated works
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Facsimile of Designs by Mr. R. Bentley, for Six Poems by Mr. T. Gray
  • Introduction
  • I. History of the Publication
  • II. Background for Bentley's Graphic Art
  • III. Title Page Fleuron
  • IV. Designs for Ode on the Spring
  • V. Designs for Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat
  • VI. Designs for Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College
  • VII. Designs for A Long Story
  • VIII. Designs for Hymn to Adversity
  • IX. Designs for Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard
  • X. Conclusion
  • Appendix I: Designs for The Bard
  • Appendix II: Identification of Engravers
  • Illustrations
  • Index

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