The Ephesian and Cimmerian matrons : two notable examples of the power of love & wit ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Charleton, Walter, 1620-1707
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: In the Savoy [London] : Printed for Henry Herringman, at the sign of the Anchor in the lower-walk of the New-Exchange, 1668.
Description
Item Description:Added engraved frontispiece representing two images: The Ephesian Matron and The Cimmerian Matron.
By Walter Charleton, M.D. Sometimes wrongly ascribed to Jeremy Taylor. cf. Halkett & Laing.
"The Cimmerian matron, to which is added, The mysteries and miracles of love. By P.M. gent." has separate paging and special t.-p.
"The Ephesian matron" is based on a tale in Petronius' Satyricon; "The Cimmerian matron" on the Comus of Erycius Puteanus. cf. Brit. mus. Catalogue.
Physical Description:10 unnumbered pages, 80 pages, 26 unnumbered pages, 77 pages, 1 engr. frontispiece : illustrations ; 17 cm