1854 Rare Victorian Book - The Female Poets of Great Britain Chronologically arranged. Illustrated.
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Author: Frederic Rowton, editor.
Title: The Female Poets of Great Britain Chronologically arranged with copious selections and critical remarks. And Elegantly Engraved Illustrations by Celebrated Artists.
Publisher: Philadelphia, Henry C. Baird, 1854.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9" X 6.5".
Pages: xviii-533 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original deluxe publisher's binding of full brown pebbled morocco leather (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. A very beautiful binding!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some foxing and staining mainly on the full-page illustrations' margins due to the quality of paper - as shown, gift note of a previous 1878 owner on the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all six beautifully engraved tissue-protected illustrations by celebrated artists.
The book: "The Female Poets of Great Britain" by Frederic Rowton is a pioneering work from 1854, offering a comprehensive anthology and critical examination of British female poets up to that time. This edition is notable for its chronological arrangement and copious selections, providing readers with a broad overview of the contributions of female poets to British literature. Rowton's critical remarks and biographical sketches lend invaluable context and insight into each poet's work and era.
The author: Frederic Rowton was a significant figure in the Victorian literary scene, known for his efforts to compile and critique the works of poets. His dedication to highlighting the contributions of female poets made this book a groundbreaking publication at the time, offering well-deserved recognition to women writers who were often overlooked in literary histories.