The Spectator. Vol. 3. The Seventh Edition.

Edité par J. Tonson, London, 1724

Comprising nos. 75 [May 26, 1711] through 116 [July 13, 1711]. Includes index. 305, [7]pp.; 6.5 x 4 in. *** Poor. Front cover absent; approx. fourth of backstrip absent; rear hinge string; text bright and tight. *** "It was with some Mortification that I suffered the Raillery of a Fine Lady of my Acquaintance, for calling, in one of my Papers, Dorimant a Clown. She was so unmerciful as to take Advantage of my invincible Taciturnity, and on that occasion, with great Freedom to consider the Air, the Height, the Face, the Gesture of him who could pretend to judge so arrogantly of Gallantry. She is full of Motion, Janty and lively in her Impertinence, and one of those that commonly pass, among the Ignorant, for Persons who have a great deal of Humour. She had the Play of Sir Fopling in her Hand, and after she had said it was happy for her there was not so charming a Creature as Dorimant now living, she began with a Theatrical Air and Tone of Voice to Read, by way of Triumph over me, some of his Speeches. 'Tis she, that lovely Hair, that easy Shape, those wanton Eyes, and all those melting Charms about her Mouth, which Medley spoke of; I'll follow the Lottery, and put in for a Prize with my Friend Bellair." [The Spectator, no. 75]. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1741587216348

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Titre : The Spectator. Vol. 3. The Seventh Edition.
Éditeur : J. Tonson, London
Date d'édition : 1724
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Poor