Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768

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Joseph Spence (1699-1768), anecdotist and professor of poetry in New College, Oxford, is best known for his Essay on Pope's Odyssey (1727) and his Anecdotes, Observations and Characters of Books and Men (1820), published posthumously.

From the description of Joseph Spence papers, 1649-1859 (bulk 1739-1768). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702138266

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creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Letters to William Burrell Massingberd, 1738-1766. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Joseph Spence papers, 1649-1859, 1739-1768 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Commonplace book, [ca. 1720-1725]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Travelling letters, [1760s]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Collection of several passages in the Roman poets : chiefly relating to the allegorical or imaginary beings in the mythology of the antients, [1740s]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Collection of remarkable epitaphs, [ca. 1730-1765]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. The English poets, nro. 5 : manuscript, [17--] Houghton Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Poems : Latin and English : manuscript, 1722-1730. Texas Christian University
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Observations, anecdotes and characters of books and men, [ca. 1770]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Heads for garden letters, [ca. 1748-1768]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812,. Autograph letter signed from Edmond Malone to an unidentified recipient [manuscript] , [1794?] July 27. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Transcript of Observations, anecdotes and character of books and men by Joseph Spence [manuscript], ca. 1794. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Dialogues four and five from An essay on Pope's Odyssey, [ca. 1725]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Memoranda books, 1755-1758. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Miscellaneous thoughts, anecdotes and characters of books and men, [1780s]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. A history of the Maggot family, [n.d.]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Verses in English and Latin / by Mr. Spence and others : manuscript, [17--]. University of Chicago Library
referencedIn Letters of Samuel Johnson, LL.D., collected and edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1413-1900 (inclusive), 1775-1839 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Rolle, Edward. Letters to William Burrell Massingberd, 1738-1791. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Poems : Latin and English : manuscript, 1722-1730. University of Chicago Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Transcript of Observations, anecdotes and characters of books and men collected from conversations, 4 v., by Joseph Spence [manuscript], ca. 1750. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn HAI D. HIERAI HAI TON TOU IESOU CHRISTOU HISTORIAI, [18th century]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Life of Mr. Charles Magot, [1750s]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Papers removed from Dillon's extra-illustrated copy of Joseph Spence's, Anecdotes, observations, and characters of books and men, 1690-1956. Houghton Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Observations, anecdotes, & characters of books and men. Collected from conversation, [1749-1751]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768. Lessons in learning French and Italian, [1730s]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Cocchi, Antonio, 1695-1758. person
associatedWith Congreve, William, 1670-1729 person
associatedWith Dillon, John, d. ca. 1868 person
associatedWith Dodsley, James, 1724-1797. person
associatedWith Duck, Stephen, 1705-1756. person
associatedWith Fradelle, Una, person
associatedWith Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906, person
correspondedWith Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 person
associatedWith Lawman, Mary. person
associatedWith Lawman, Mary. person
associatedWith Lee, Harry, 1721-1789. person
associatedWith Lovat, Simon Fraser, Lord, 1667?-1747. person
associatedWith Lowth, Robert, 1710-1787. person
associatedWith Mallet, David, 1705?-1765 person
associatedWith Malone, Edmond, 1741-1812, person
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associatedWith Montagu,Charles Montagu, Earl of, 1661-1715 person
associatedWith Newcastle, Henry Fiennes Pelham-Clinton, Duke of, 1720-1794, person
associatedWith Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744. person
associatedWith Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761. person
associatedWith Richmond, Charles Lennox, 2d duke of, 1701-1750. person
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associatedWith Singer, Samuel Weller, 1783-1858. person
associatedWith Trumbull, William, Sir, 1639-1716 person
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associatedWith Warton, Joseph, 1722-1800 person
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Europe
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Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain
England
Scotland
England
England
Great Britain
Europe
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Authors, English
Authors, English
Books and reading
Classical education
English literature
English literature
English literature
English literature
Epitaphs
Formal gardens
French language
Gardens
Gardens
Gardens, English
Gardens, English
Gods in art
Gods in literature
Grand tours (Education)
Italian language
Latin literature
Learning and scholarship
Literature
Manuscripts
Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)
Medicine
Mythology, Classical, in literature
Nobility
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Travelers' writings, English
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Birth 1699-04-28

Death 1768-08-20

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