An ode to the genius of scandal

People / Organizations

• Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for G. Kearsly, at No. 46, in Fleetstreet, M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]

Publication year

1781

ESTC No.

T41991

Grub Street ID

270789

Description

[2],18p. ; 4°.

Note

Anonymous. Attributed to R.B.B. Sheridan

Includes half-title with price within square brackets: [Price one shilling.]; Epigram on title page "Qui capit, facit." may be translated as "He who attacks [it], does [it]."; The beginning of the introduction alludes to a previous private printing of the work (cf. ESTC N511277): "The author of the following ode, intending it solely for the amusement of his intimate acquaintance, printed only the requisite number of copies. One ... who was favoured with the poem, ... offers it to the world, and he hopes the intention will justify the act." Dated at foot: Cambridge, Oct. 30, 1781

Signatures: [pi]1 A-D]2 E1.