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Reliques of ancient English poetry

The publication of Percy's Reliques marked the point at which 18th century neo-classicism became late 18th century Gothic Romanticism. A superb example of period publishing, it contains scarce proofsheets, excluded from the original edition.
Print Book, English, 1996
Routledge/Thoemmes Press, London, 1996
Criticism, interpretation, etc
3 volumes ; 23 cm
9780415143813, 0415143810
270873286
Volume 1: New Introduction by Nick Groom, Cancellanda from the first edition, Selection of proofsheets, Percy's original preface, New bibliography, Volume 2: Glossary of obsolete and Scottish words used in Volume I, Ballads, Glossary, Volume 3: Ballads, Glossary
Reprint of the first edition of 1765