Elizabeth Carter — Poems on Several Occasions

London, John Rivington, 1766 . Paperback. The second edition of Bluestocking Circle writer, poet, classicist and translator Elizabeth Carter's collection of poems. The very scarce second edition of this work, first published in 1762, and scarce in all contemporary editions.ESTC. T82901Lacking leaf D6, a text leaf constituting pages 43-44.The work of Elizabeth Carter, a member of the eighteenth century Blue Stocking's Society, an informal women's social and educational movement, founded initially as a literary discussion group. Carter is principally remembered for her association with Samuel Johnson, but earned respect amongst literary circles for her first English translation of the second-century 'Discourses of Epictetus&apos. Rebound in paper wraps. Externally, excellent, with minor closed tears to back strip head and tail. Nameplate of J. O. Edwards to verso of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned to perimeters, with only the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .