Richardson, Essays on Shakespeare's Characters 1786
"Essays on Shakespeare's Dramatic Characters of Richard the Third, King Lear, and Timon of Athens. To which are added, an ESSAY on the Faults of Shakespeare; and Additional Observations on the Character of Hamlet". Second Edition [First Edition, Second Printing]; by Mr. Richardson, Professor of Humanity in the University of Glasgow, published by J.Murray, No. 32, Fleet-Street, London, 1786. [First printing was issued in 1783/84].
William Richardson [1743-1814], was a Professor of Humanity at the University of Glasgow from 1773 to 1814. He was elected Clerk of Senate in 1778. Born in Aberfoyle, Richardson studied at the University of Glasgow from 1757 until 1763, graduating MA. He became tutor to the sons of Charles Cathcart, 9th Earl Cathcart and sailed to Russia with the family in 1768 when Cathcart was appointed British Ambassador at St. Petersburg. Cathcart became Rector of the University and, with the Chancellor, the 2nd Duke of Montrose, was instrumental in securing Richardson's appointment to the Chair of Humanities in 1773.
Richardson was a popular lecturer and many of his students boarded in his home. He worked with the Foulis brothers as an editor and was a member of the Literary Society of Glasgow. In 1784, Richardson published 'Anecdotes of the Russian empire'; in a series of letters from St. Petersburg, which provides a thorough account of contemporary eighteenth-century Russian society, noting economic, intellectual, religious and political influences. Richardson also published several works criticizing and analyzing Shakespeare.
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Condition Report: Marbled hard boards; 4.1/4" x 6.3/4"; ex-libris on the front endpaper [private book plate], 170 pages, printed on high quality laid paper, very little soiling, a few very small corner folds, very good binding and condition.
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"Essays on Shakespeare's Dramatic Characters of Richard the Third, King Lear, and Timon of Athens. To which are added, an ESSAY on the Faults of Shakespeare; and Additional Observations on the Character of Hamlet". Second Edition [First Edition, Second Printing]; by Mr. Richardson, Professor of Humanity in the University of Glasgow, published by J.Murray, No. 32, Fleet-Street, London, 1786. [First printing was issued in 1783/84].
William Richardson [1743-1814], was a Professor of Humanity at the University of Glasgow from 1773 to 1814. He was elected Clerk of Senate in 1778. Born in Aberfoyle, Richardson studied at the University of Glasgow from 1757 until 1763, graduating MA. He became tutor to the sons of Charles Cathcart, 9th Earl Cathcart and sailed to Russia with the family in 1768 when Cathcart was appointed British Ambassador at St. Petersburg. Cathcart became Rector of the University and, with the Chancellor, the 2nd Duke of Montrose, was instrumental in securing Richardson's appointment to the Chair of Humanities in 1773.
Richardson was a popular lecturer and many of his students boarded in his home. He worked with the Foulis brothers as an editor and was a member of the Literary Society of Glasgow. In 1784, Richardson published 'Anecdotes of the Russian empire'; in a series of letters from St. Petersburg, which provides a thorough account of contemporary eighteenth-century Russian society, noting economic, intellectual, religious and political influences. Richardson also published several works criticizing and analyzing Shakespeare.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ------ $16.50
Canada: Priority (c 2-6 weeks) - $27.50
World: Priority (c2-8 weeks) --- $37.50
Condition Report: Marbled hard boards; 4.1/4" x 6.3/4"; ex-libris on the front endpaper [private book plate], 170 pages, printed on high quality laid paper, very little soiling, a few very small corner folds, very good binding and condition.
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