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ARNOLD, Matthew.
Merope. A Tragedy.
London, Longmans, 1858.
Small octavo, 2pp + 32pp. advertisements dated November 1857; a good copy in original green cloth, head of spine repaired.
First edition: Arnold's first poetical work after he was elected Oxford professor of poetry: 'a sort of 'poetical diploma-piece' on his election' (CHEL).
This copy has the four page Historical Introduction, not present in all copies.
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