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The Diverting History Of John Gilpin: Showing How He Went Further Than He Intended And Came Safe Home Again (1906)

The Diverting History Of John Gilpin: Showing How He Went Further Than He Intended And Came Safe Home Again (1906)

Seaver, Robert
Cowper, William

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164116010
ISBN13: 9781164116011
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Diverting History of John Gilpin is a humorous poem written by William Cowper in 1782. The story follows the misadventures of John Gilpin, a London draper who sets out on a journey to meet his wife at a distant inn for their wedding anniversary celebration. However, due to a series of comical mishaps, Gilpin finds himself riding a runaway horse that takes him much further than he intended. Despite his many obstacles, Gilpin eventually manages to make his way back home safely.The poem is known for its witty and playful language, as well as its humorous portrayal of Gilpin's misfortunes. It has been adapted into various forms, including illustrations, songs, and stage productions, and has remained a popular work of English literature for over two centuries.This 1906 edition of The Diverting History of John Gilpin features original illustrations by Randolph Caldecott, a prominent artist and illustrator of the Victorian era. The book is a charming and entertaining read that will delight readers of all ages with its timeless humor and whimsical storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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