Shebbeare, John, 1709-1788
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Epithet: of Add MS 38728
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x000136
Epithet: of Add MS 36202
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000878.0x000135
John Shebbeare was an English writer, known primarily for his vitriolic novels satirizing contemporary England. He apprenticed to a surgeon, became an apothecary, then moved to Paris; after his return to England, he claimed a degree in medicine. His politically charged writings began to appear soon after, typically consisting of contrived, derivative plots espousing strong morals and deriding various English laws and personalities. His works are vivid reminders of the political climate of his day, but are generally disliked by critics.
From the description of John Shebbeare rhymed note, circa 1760?. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57706291
Political writer, author of Letters on the English nation and Letters to the people of England.
From the description of Letters during a tour in Europe, [1752?]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 68890838
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- French
- Male novelists, English
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- France (as recorded)
