Samuel Rogers — Poems

London, T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1820. Leather. A new edition, quarter calf bound collection of poetical works by the noted writer Samuel Rogers. New edition. This volume featured the works of Samuel Rogers. Rogers was a important and highly regarded poet. A banker and art collector, Roger's work is often offers an insight in the society of the late 18th and early 19th century. His career as a writer started when he submitted his work for publication in the Gentleman's Magazine. His work is heavily influence by the work of Oliver Goldsmith, Thomas Gray and Samuel Johnson. The poems featured in this volume include: The Pleasure of Memory, Ode to Superstition, Captivity, and The Sailor. A charming volume showcasing the poetical work of this noted English poet. In a quarter calf binding, with marbled paper boards. Externally, very smart. Light patches of rubbing to the joint and extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are generally clean, with odd spot mainly to the first and last pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .