A paradoxe, prouing by reason and example, that baldnesse is much better than bushie haire, &c. Written by that excellent philosopher Synesius, Bishop of Thebes, or (as some say) Cyren. A prettie pamphlet, to pervse, and replenished with recreation. Englished by Abraham Fleming. Herevnto is annexed the pleasant tale of Hemetes the Heremite, pronounced before the Queenes Maiestie. Newly recognised both in Latine and Englishe, by the said A.F.
Contributors: Fleming, Abraham, 1552?-1607.; Gascoigne, George, 1542?-1577.
Series: Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 977:7.
Publisher: Printed by H. Denham
Published: 1579
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 88
Subjects: Tales, Latin -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Paradoxe, proving by reason and example, that baldnesse is much better than bushie haire, &c; Paradoxe, proving by reason and example, that baldnesse is much better than bushie haire, &c.; Tale of Hemetes the Heremite pronounced before the Queenes Maiestie.; Tale of Hemetes the Heremite pronounced before the Queenes Majestie.; Fabula ab Hemete Eremita coram Maiestate Regia prolata.; Fabula ab Hemete Eremita coram Majestate Regia prolata.
Notes: Translator's dedication signed: Abraham Fleming.

"The tale of Hemetes the Heremite pronounced before the Queenes Maiestie", an anonymous work, begins, on d6r; the Latin translation, "Fabula ab Hemete Eremita coram Maiestate Regia prolata" by George Gascoigne begins on e6r.

Signatures: a-e f⁴.

Reproduction of the original in the Folger Shakespeare Library.

STC (2nd ed.) 23603.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1963. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 977:07).