1757 Epigoniad 1ed Scottish Wilkie Greek Mythology Argos Edinburgh Scotland
William Wilkie was an 18th-century Scottish poet known for his fables. First published in 1757, Wilkie’s ‘Epigoniad’ was one of the most popular epic poems of its kind when it was first released. This poem tells the mythological story of the Epigoni, the seven Argos heroes who fought and were killed at Thebes – the same theme of a portion of Homer’s Iliad.
1757 Epigoniad 1ed Scottish Wilkie Greek Mythology Argos Edinburgh Scotland
William Wilkie was an 18th-century Scottish poet known for his fables. First published in 1757, Wilkie’s ‘Epigoniad’ was one of the most popular epic poems of its kind when it was first released. This poem tells the mythological story of the Epigoni, the seven Argos heroes who fought and were killed at Thebes – the same theme of a portion of Homer’s Iliad.
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WILKIE, William
The epigoniad : a poem
Edinburgh: Printed by Hamilton, Balfour, & Neill, 1757. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- xlii, 289, [1]
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~6.25in X 4.25in (16cm x 10.5cm)
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26525
Category
Literature
Authors
WILKIE, William
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete