Translations into Italian, probably by Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, late 18th/early 19th cent.
File
MS. Beckford c. 87
Held at the Weston Library
Translations of:
- (fols. 1-24, 25-9) parts of J.J. Rousseau, Contrat social, bk. I, cap. 1 - bk. II, cap. 5, and bk. IV, middle of cap. 14 to middle of cap. 18
- (fols. 35-74) part of a picaresque novel concerning a journey to St Petersburg, possibly translated from an (unidentified) French work, middle of cap. 11 to beginning of cap. 18
Information supplied by Dr A.C. de la Mare
Dates
- Creation: late 18th/early 19th cent.
Extent
74 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Italian
Shelfmark
MS. Beckford c. 87
Physical Facet
Binding: three sewn sections
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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