Christopher Smart — A Song to David

Oxford, John Johnson at the Clarendon Press, 1926 . Paperback. A scarce limited edition copy of this facsimile reproduction of Christopher Smart's Christian poem. A limited edition copy, with only 550 copies being printed, 500 of which for sale. A facsimile of the poem by Christopher Smart, first published in 1763.In the publisher's original paper wraps. Christopher Smart was an English poet, and a major contributor to two popular magazines, The Midwife and The Student.Smart was friends with  influential cultural icons like Samuel Johnson and Henry Fielding, and was widely known around London.The poem was  most likely written during Smart's stay in a mental asylum while he wrote Jubilate Agno. Although it received mixed reviews, it was his most famous work until the discovery of Jubilate Agno. The poem focuses on King David and various aspects of his life, but quickly turns to an emphasis on Christ and Christianity. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, very smart. Sunning to spine and board edges, with light spotting to title label. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .