Joseph Spence

Joseph Spence (1699-1768) was an English miscellaneous writer, born in Hants. He was educated at and a Fellow of Oxford. His principal work, "Polymetis; or, an Inquiry into the Agreement between the Works of the Roman Poets and the Remains of Ancient Artists". His "Anecdotes" are valuable from his acquaintance with the literary class of the time, and have preserved his name.

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