John Dryden; [Robert Ward] — Ode on St. Cecilia&Apos;S Day

Not Stated, Not Stated, 1854. Disbound. A very scarce Latin edition of John Dryden's beautiful poem commemorating the St. Cecilia's day, the saint patron of music, written here in both English and Latin. A very scarce edition of this poem, with both the English and Latin versions of the poems. Half-title is present. This poem celebrates the Christian martyr St Cecilia, who is the patron saint of music. The poem was written to commemorate her saint's day in 1687, and was set to music for the celebration on the 22nd November. The poem begins with a description of the universe and its creation, and how music created harmony. Written by John Dryden, the noted English poet who became the first Poet Laureate in England in 1668. Translated into Latin by Robert Ward. Disbound. Externally, wraps are discoloured with some marks. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front wrap, 'Rev. J. C. Welch&apos. Some tidemarks to the wraps. Spots to the wraps. Edgwear to the wraps, with some small chips and small closed tears. Rear wrap is detached but present. Internally, disbound. Pages are age-toned with somes spots and tidemarks. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .