The School-Boy, a Poem. In Imitation of Mr. Phillip’s Splendid Shilling

Book Description

Oxford: Printed for the Author; and sold by J. and J. Fletcher, [1775]. [iv], 12pp., 4to. A excellent copy, disbound. First editon, and the first publication of a hugely prolific author perhaps best remembered for his studies of Indian antiquities. The poem is thoroughly gothic, but its sentiments are familiar to every student, ancient and modern: Meanwhile, the Paedagogue throughout the Dome His fiery Eyeballs, like two blazing Stars, Portentous rolls, on some unthinking Wretch. . . A sudden Paleness gathers in my Face; Through all my Limbs a stiff’ning Horror spreads, Cold as the Dews of Death, nor heed my Eyes. . . from my trembling Hands The Time-worn Volume drops. . . .

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