The satires of Decimus Junius Juvenalis. . Translated into English verse. By Mr. Dryden, and several other eminent hands. Together with the satires of Aulus Persius Flaccus. Made English by Mr. Dryden. With explanatory notes at the end of each satire. To which is prefix'd, a discourse concerning the original and progress of satire. Dedicated to the right honourable Charles Earl of Dorset, &c. By Mr. Dryden. ... Adorn'd with sculptures.
Decimus Junius Juvenalis (Juvenal) (c.55-c.140)
Category
Books
Date
1697
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3113553
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],xc,371,370-498,497-501,[3]p., [18] leaves of plates . ill.., ports.. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Knaresboro' Park. H. [i.e. Hodgson's] 17/2 '38. Lot 304. [Knaresborough Park, North Yorkshire].. Binding: Late seventeenth- or early eighteenth-century full calf binding over boards; blind double fillet and roll-tool; gilt-rolled edges; brown leather spine label with gilt title "Dryden's Juvenal"; sewn on five raised bands. Upper board detached.
Makers and roles
Decimus Junius Juvenalis (Juvenal) (c.55-c.140) Persius (Aulus Persius Flaccus) (34 - 62) William Bowles (d.1705) William Congreve (1670-1729) Thomas Creech (1659-1700) Charles Dryden (1666-1704) John Dryden (1631 - 1700) Stephen Harvey (1655-1707) George Stepney (1663-1707) Nahum Tate (1652-1715) Richard Duke (1658-1711) Thomas Power (fl.1678-1692)