William Munford (1775 - 1825) — Auction price
Lot 212 Poems and Compositions in Prose
William Munford (1775 - 1825)
The Bruce M. Lisman Collection of Important American Literature: Part Two
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William Munford
15.08.1775 - 21.06.1825
William Munford was an American legislator and court reporter, writer, poet, and translator.
After receiving a law degree, Munford entered politics, represented Mecklenburg County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and was elected to the state Senate. Munford was also a legal reporter for decisions of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, for which he prepared six annual issues a year.
He also published collections of poetry and engaged in translations of classical works, including Homer's Iliad.
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The Bruce M. Lisman Collection of Important American Literature: Part Two
Date: 16.06.2023 10:00 UTC -04:00
Number of lots in the catalog: 170