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    By Francois Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon; Tobias Smollett
    Dublin   Price, Corcoran; W. Watson; Whitestone; Fitzsimons; et al
    6.5" by 4" [2], 425, [3pp]
    A scarce Dublin edition of this popular novel by Fenelon, here translated into English by Tobias Smollett.
    By Francois Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon; Tobias Smollett

    1777 The Adventures of Telemachus

    Dublin   Price, Corcoran; W. Watson; Whitestone; Fitzsimons; et al
    6.5" by 4" [2], 425, [3pp]
    A scarce Dublin edition of this popular novel by Fenelon, here translated into English by Tobias Smollett.
    £75.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 918P21
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    A scarce Dublin edition.

    Volume I only, of two volumes.

    'The Adventures of Telemachus' is a sprawling and vividly written novel following the educational journey of Telemachus, who is a central character in Homer's 'Odyssey', and the son of Odysseus. The novel follows him as he travels with his mysterious tutor, Mentor.

    Originally written in French by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon was a French writer who became a royal tutor in 1689 to Louis XIV eldest son. Though it is generally believed that Fenelon had a dramatic effect on the improvement of the young royal.

    This edition was translated into English by Tobias Smollett.

    Two pages of adverts to the rear.

    Condition

    In a full buckram binding. Externally, a little discoloured, with some marks. Light bumping to the extremities. Small tear to the tail of the rear joint. Faded ink to the boards and spine. Hinges are a little strained but remain firm. Bound without endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots and handling marks.

    Good

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