The polite correspondence: or, Rational amusement; being a series of letters, philosophical, poetical, historical, critical, amorous, moral, and satyrical. Wherein are introduc’d a great variety of instructive and delightful incidents, both in prose and verse. Among those of the entertaining kind, are, The Story of Alonzo and Elvira, - of Torquatus and Melissa - of Belinda and Adolphus. Remarkable story of a Scottish lady, - another of a divine who married a shrew. History of Sophronia, - of Phaon and Eliza - of Honoria and Myrtillo. - of Celadon. Adventures of a foot-boy. Pleasant story of a Romish monk, - of Pope Innocent XI: A strange story of a Turkish slave. An odd story of a criminal in the Inquisition, - Remarkable accident in a conclave. A short history of the Mounts of Piety, or legal lumber houses. Story of pretended magician at Naples, - an Indian Tale, &c. &c. Poetry. A Birth-day ode, - Verses on the power of love. - The bracelet, a poem, - Life, an elegiac poem, - Verses on hope, in the manner of Spencer. - An instance of British poetry. 1200 years old, - A specimen of Saxon poetry, - of Danish poetry, - and several specimens from various nations - Verses by a Jesuit on the death of his cat, - A poem in the manner of Phaedrus, &c.

People / Organizations

• John Atkinson ("printed by and for", or "by/for and sold by")
• John Campbell (Author)
• Thomas Wright ("printed for")
• Thomas Harris ("printed by and for", or "by/for and sold by")

Imprint

London: printed and sold by John Atkinson, in Lincoln’s-Inn; S. Birt, in Ave-Mary-Lane; John Hinton, in Pauls-Church-Yard; J. Marshall, in Newgate-Street; John Clark, in Duck-Lane; Geo. Strahan, in Cornhill; T. Harris, and J. Hodges, on London-Bridge; and T. Wright, in Exeter-Change. [between 1740 and 1743?]

Publication year

1740-1740

ESTC No.

T80864

Grub Street ID

301811

Description

xi,[1],432,[8]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Anonymous. By John Campbell.

With four final contents leaves.