The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature
Or, a compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters, and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. and the manner in which the ancients represented the deities & heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues and gems, together with some account of their poets, and references to the principal places mentioned in their works
Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary and theatrical entertainments, and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French schools
London; Newbery 1760
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- english
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- A key to polite literature
