A compleat introduction to the art of writing letters : universally adapted to all classes and conditions of life; Designed not only for the Use of Youth in general; but for every Person who would learn to write Letters well. Compiled and selected from the best Authors, Antient and Modern, viz. Cicero, Pliny, Voiture, Balzac, St. Evremont, Sir Wm. Temple, Lord Lansdown, Locke, Dryden, Pope, Atterbury, Swift, Bolingbroke, Gay, Garth, Rochester, Otway. And other celebrated Writers. With many more Original Letters than in any Book of the like Kind. To which is presixed, A Short but Useful Grammar of the English Language, and an Introduction, containing proper Directions how to address Persons of Rank and Eminence. Heav'n first taught Letters for some Wretch's Aid, Some banish'd Lover, or some captive Maid; They live, they speak, they breathe what Love inspires, Warm from the Soul, and faithful to its Fires; The Virgin's Wish without her Fears impart, Excuse the Blush, and pour out all the Heart; Speed the soft Intercourse from Soul to Soul, And waft a Sigh from Indus to the Pole. Pope. By S. Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Samuel, fl. 1758.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Letter writing--Early works to 1800.

Letter writing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii,208p. )

Other Title:

Compleat introduction to the art of writing letters

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Henry Dell, at the Angel and Bible in Great Tower-Street; and J. Staples, opposite Stationer's Hall, near Ludgate Street, MDCCLVIII. [1758]

Notes:

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

Alston, III.267

English Short Title Catalog, T82904.

OCLC:

642708798