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 assistances of those who would understand mythology, poetry-painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments:- and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French schools.

Date:

MDCCLXXX. [1780]