A Note-Book of Edmund Burke

The 1957 book contributes greatly to our knowledge of the character and ideas of Burke.

H. V. F. Somerset (Author)

9780521247061, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 9 June 2011

136 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.8 cm, 0.18 kg

This edition was among the Burke papers belonging to Earl Fitzwilliam, and inscribed 'Found among Mr Wm. Burke's papers by W. Cuppage'. The contents are partly in the hand of Edmund Burke, partly in that of his kinsman William; they are poems, characters, essays and other sketches. This 1957 book contributes to our knowledge of the character and ideas of Burke. Several items show him to be, at the early stage in his life, moving towards his later characteristic way of thought. They tell us something of his material condition, his views on religion and Providence, his literary inclinations; there are a number of Burkean epigrams and aphorisms. Until the mid-twentieth century, not much was know about Burke's youth, and it has interested historians who wish to understand his development; this edition provides helpful evidence.

Foreword Ernest Baker
Introduction
1. 'The Muse Divorced' (poem) Edmund Burke
2. 'The Answer to it' (poem) William Burke
3. 'The Pillow' (poem) William Burke
4. 'An Answer to the Pillow' Edmund Burke
5. 'An Epistolary Essay on the Natural History of a Buck' William Burke
6. 'An Epistle to Dr Nugent' (poem) Edmund Burke
7. 'A Funeral Oration on the Inspector (Dr John Hill)' Edmund Burke
8. 'A Plan for Arguing' Edmund Burke
9. 'A Letter to Sir James Lowther' Edmund Burke
10. 'The Character of --- [Mrs Edmund Burke] Edmund Burke
11. 'A Character of the same lady' William Burke
12. 'The Character of Phildippus' Edmund Burke
13. 'The Man of Spirit' Edmund Burke
14. 'A true Genius' Edmund Burke
15. 'Religion of No efficacy considered as a State Engine' Edmund Burke
16. 'Religion' Edmund Burke
17. A dialogue
18. 'Several Scattered Hints concerning Philosophy and Learning' Edmund Burke
19. 'Some Political Scattered Observations' Edmund Burke
20. 'The Character of a fine Gentleman' Edmund Burke
21. 'The Character of a Wise Man' Edmund Burke
22. 'The Character of a Good Man' Edmund Burke
23. 'Voltaire' Edmund Burke (?)
Plates.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]