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Anonymous First Edition Release
- When
- 1798
- Where
- Unresolved site
Malthus's essay was published anonymously in 1798, with his identity soon revealed.
The book An Essay on the Principle of Population was first published anonymously in 1798. Although the author was soon identified as Thomas Robert Malthus, the initial edition did not display his name. The full title included remarks on the speculations of Mr. Godwin, indicating a direct engagement with contemporary utopian political thought.
Sources
- An Essay on the Principle of Population Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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