[Thomas Love Peacock] — Rhododaphne: Or, the Thessalian Spell

London, T. Hookham, 1818. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of Thomas Love Peacock's influential early poem, one of his last longer poems, written under the influence of Percy Shelley. The first edition of this work.Half-title is present.An early long-form poem by Thomas Love Peacock, influenced by the poetry of Shelley.Shelley published a very favourable review of this poem shortly before his trip to Italy, on which he would die.Peacock was an English novelist active during the nineteenth century. He was a close friend of Percy Shelley, the friends influencing each other's works. Peacock was a satirical writer, best known for 'Nightmare Abbey' and 'Crotchet Castle&apos. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart. A little loss of paper to the head and tail of the spine and to the front joint. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is a little discoloured. Minor marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a few odd scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .