Novel, "The Fool of Quality" Henry Brooke, 1767 English Sensibility, 5 vol, 18th C.
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Unique Antique Novel, "The Fool of Quality" Henry Brooke, 1767 English Sensibility, 5 vol, 18th Century, 1700s! Description The Fool of Quality by Henry Brooke was first published in 1767 and was a landmark work of 18th-century English sentimental fiction. This work follows the life of Harry Clinton, the Earl of Moreland, through moral lessons, charitable acts, and philosophical thought. Written as an episodic narrative, this book aligns Harry as a fool from his own selfishness. Brookes novel stood among the most widely discussed works of sensibility, balancing narrative adventure with ethical instruction.
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Fool of Quality: Or, The History of Henry Earl of Moreland
Author(s): Henry Brooke
Publisher: London, Printed for W. Johnston
Edition: Later printing, 1767–1770
Volumes 1 and 2, second edition (stated)
(First edition only had four volumes, this mixed edition includes a 5th volume.)
Format: (8vo), five volumes
Binding: Leather
Size: 8 in x 4.75 in (20.3 cm x 12.1 cm)
Contents Include:
Moral and philosophical digressions
Narrative of Harry Clinton, Earl of Moreland
Episodes of lost heirs, kidnapped children, and secret princesses
Condition:
The leather bindings are worn with rubbing, loss at corners, and spine wear. The set is complete, the text remains intact, and pages are generally clean with toning consistent with 18th-century printing. Fair condition.
Why Collect This?
Important sentimental novel reflecting moral and cultural values of its time
Condition The leather bindings are worn with rubbing, loss at corners, and spine wear. The set is complete, the text remains intact, and pages are generally clean with toning consistent with 18th-century printing. Fair condition. Dimensions 9 x 7 x 3 in
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. 80o25
