The Fables of John Gay: With Biographical and Critical Introduction and Bibliograhical Appendix (Classic Reprint)

Chandos Classics, The popularity of these Fables has been proved by the numerous editions which have appeared from time to time in this and other countries. A part from the Fables themselves, this volume contains a fuller biographical notice than has previously been issued, in which the writer has taken advantage of many interesting facts which have recently come to light in connection with Gay slife and works; he has incorporated in the sketch some valuable and interesting statements made at Barnstaple, on the occasion of the bi-centenary of Gay sbirth in that town. Also for the first time in any complete biography, a correct statement appears as to the date of the poets birth, previous writers having accepted an erroneous statement on this point. One other important feature of this work is the Bibliographical A ppendix, which contains, as far as possible, a record of all the editions of the fables known. That it may be incomplete is quite within the bounds of probability, as new editions are being frequently brought under the writers notice. But the list here given includes all the entries in the British Museum printed catalogue, and many others, copies of which the British Museum does not appear to possess, but which are in the writers own collection.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org