{"product_id":"xenophon-memoirs-socrates-first-edition-1762-117141","title":"Xenophon's Memoirs of Socrates.","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"srb-faux-head\"\u003efirst translation by a woman author\u003c\/h4\u003eThe first edition of Sarah Fielding's (1710-1768) English-language translation Xenophon's \u003cem\u003eMemorabilia \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Apology\u003c\/em\u003e, which with Plato's dialogues represents the most important source for the life and teachings of the philosopher Socrates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah was the sister of the novelist Henry Fielding (1707-1754), and enjoyed a successful literary career in her own right, publishing her first novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of David Simple\u003c\/em\u003e, in 1744, and \u003cem\u003eThe Governess, or The Little Female Academy\u003c\/em\u003e, thought to be the first English novel intended expressly for children, in 1749.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe present work is notable for a number of reasons: it was Fielding's only translation, it is the only book Fielding signed with her name, and it marks the first translation of Xenophon into English by a woman writer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the library of Samuel Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys (1695-1770), a contemporary of the Fieldings and fellow Whig who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer under the Pelham ministry. Sandys is perhaps best remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to persuade King George II to dismiss Sir Robert Walpole as prime minister.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst Fielding edition; 8vo (21 x 13 cm); engraved ornaments, head and tailpieces, armorial bookplate to front pastedown, a little toned with occasional light spotting; contemporary sprinkled calf, covers ruled in gilt, gilt spine in 6 compartments, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece (renewed), upper joint with repaired split, very good; [2], 8, [2], vi, 339, [1], 21, [1]pp.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eESTC T52845.","brand":"XENOPHON; FIELDING, Sarah (translator).","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57636625088887,"sku":"117141","price":1706.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/4694\/1233\/files\/117141_01.jpg?v=1792774760","url":"https:\/\/shapero.com\/en-us\/products\/xenophon-memoirs-socrates-first-edition-1762-117141","provider":"Shapero Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}