The Arcana of polite literature; or, A compendious dictionary of fabulous history. : Containing the characters and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. And the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together with an account of their poets, and references to the principal places mentioned in their works. Compiled in a pleasing, novel, and interesting manner: and intended as a complete pocket companion; for the use of those who with to understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.

Format:

Book

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Classical--Ireland--Dublin--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.

Mythology, Classical.

Classical dictionaries.

Ireland--Dublin.

Classical dictionaries--Ireland--Dublin--Early works to 1800.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

252 unnumbered pages,plate ; 12⁰

Place of Publication:

Dublin : Printed by W. Gilbert, No. 26, South Great Ge[arr]e's-Street, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T153178.

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Restricted for use by site license.