Southey's Common-Place Book (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163311172)

Southey's Common-Place Book is a collection of notes, quotations, and observations compiled by the English poet and writer Robert Southey. The book is divided into several volumes, each of which covers a different subject, including history, literature, philosophy, and theology. The entries in the book are organized alphabetically and cover a wide range of topics, from ancient mythology to contemporary politics. They include quotes from famous writers and thinkers such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Bacon, as well as Southey's own thoughts and reflections on various subjects. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of England's most celebrated writers, and offers a unique perspective on the intellectual and cultural life of the early 19th century. It is an essential resource for scholars and students of literature, history, and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the intellectual history of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Southey
ISBN-10: 1163311170
ISBN-13: 9781163311172
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 698
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.40d