The Rise of Robert Dodsley

The Rise of Robert Dodsley Creating the New Age of Print

1st Edition

Hardback (31 May 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is the story of Robert Dodsley (1703-1764) who started life as an apprentice weaver, developed into a poet and playwright, and became his century's premier bookseller and publisher. He served as a protege, publisher, or patron of Pope, Johnson, Fielding, Richardson, and many others.

Book information

ISBN: 9780809316519
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Imprint: Southern Illinois University Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 070.5092
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 339
Weight: 794g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 31mm