Description

The Dedication of Books to Patron and Friend: A Chapter in Literary History is a book written by Henry Benjamin Wheatley and published in 1887. The book explores the history of book dedications, which were often used by authors to express gratitude to their patrons and friends. Wheatley examines the practice of dedicating books from the medieval period to the 19th century, and discusses the various types of dedications, including those that were humorous, satirical, and political in nature. He also provides examples of famous dedications, such as those in Shakespeare's plays and Milton's Paradise Lost. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of literature, history, and publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.