Faecunda culpae secula nuptias Primùm inquinavere, & genus, & domos, Hoc fonte derivata clades In patriam populumque fluxit. more at Rambler 97 by Samuel Richardson « Regency Writings Repository.
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A Vindication of the Rights of Men
A Vindication of the Rights of Men, in a Letter to the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, occaisioned by his Reflections on the Revolution in France (2nd edition London, Printed for J. Johnson, 1790). more at A Vindication of the Rights of Men « Regency Writings Repository.
The Education of Women by Daniel Defoe
I have often thought of it as one of the most barbarous customs in the world, considering us as a civilized and a Christian country, that we deny the advantages of learning to women. more at The Education of Women by Daniel Defoe « Regency Writings Repository.
Forefathers’ Eve
This is a loose and shortened translation of Adam Mickiewicz’s drama Forefathers’ Eve, Part II.According to George Sand and George Brandes Forefathers’ Eve was the greatest realisation of the Romantic drama theory, among such works as Faust by Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Manfred by George Gordon Byron. more at Forefathers’ Eve « Regency Writings Repository.
The Sorrows of Young Werther
I have carefully collected whatever I have been able to learn of the story of poor Werther, and here present it to you, knowing that you will thank me for it. To his spirit and character you cannot refuse your admiration and love: to his fate you will not deny your tears. more at The… Continue reading The Sorrows of Young Werther