Description: (2 vols.) THE ADVENTURES OF TELEMACHUS, The Son of Ulysses, A New Translation Author: Archbishop of Cambray Title: (2 vols.) THE ADVENTURES OF TELEMACHUS, The Son of Ulysses, A New Translation Publication: Berwick upon Tweed: R. Taylor, 1776 Edition: Third Edition Description: 272, 292. Rebacked ¼ brown leather on original mottled leather boards. Gilt titles on red badges on spines and gilt bands and vol. nos. on spines. New endpapers. Corners of both volumes are worn and the covers are slightly scuffed, but bindings are tight and sound. Ink names of three previous early owners on ffep's, and address label of a recent owner on the front pastedown of each volume. Title page missing in Vol. II. Ffep of Vol. 2 shows staining along the fore edge. First few pages of each volume are age darkened, but otherwise the text is unmarked, with only very slight age toning.François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, more commonly known as François Fénelon (1651 -1715), was the French Catholic Archbishop of Cambrai, theologian, poet and writer. Today, he is remembered mostly as the author of The Adventures of Telemachus, first published in 1699. When it was published, it enraged Louis XIV, for it appeared to question his regime's very foundations. Even after Fénelon abjured his Quietist views, the king refused to revoke his order forbidding Fénelon from leaving his archdiocese.Both volumes very good+. Very Good. Seller ID: C1 Subject: Fiction, Literature Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Archbishop of Cambray
Publisher: R. Taylor
Year Printed: 1776
Binding: Leather
Language: English
