Monsieur Bossu's treatise of the epick poem
Subtitle: containing many curious reflexions, very useful and necessary for the right understanding and judging of the excellencies of Homer and Virgil
By: done into English from the French, with a new original preface upon the same subject, by W.J. ; to which are added, An essay upon satyr, by Monsieur D'Acier ; and A treatise upon pastorals, by Monsieur Fontanelle.
Contributors: W. J.; Dacier, André, 1651-1722.; Fontenelle, M. de 1657-1757.
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 74:9.
Publisher: Printed for Tho. Bennet ...
Published: 1695
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 295
Subjects: Homer; Virgil; Aristotle; Epic poetry -- History and criticism; Pastoral poetry -- History and criticism; Satire; Poetry -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Other titles: Essay upon satyr; Treatise of the epic poem; Treatise upon pastorals; An essay upon satyr.; Treatise of the epic poem.; Treatise upon pastorals.
Work titles: Traité du poème épique.
Notes: Translation of: Traité du poème épique.

First ed. of this translation. Cf. BM.

Errata: p. [40].

Reproduction of original in British Library.

Wing L804

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1962. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 74:9)