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Parnassian Sprigs: Or Poetical Miscellanies (1777)

Parnassian Sprigs: Or Poetical Miscellanies (1777)

Mavor, William Fordyce

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1161937307
ISBN13: 9781161937305
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Parnassian Sprigs: Or Poetical Miscellanies is a collection of poems compiled by William Fordyce Mavor and published in 1777. The book features a variety of poems from different authors, including sonnets, elegies, odes, and satires. The title Parnassian Sprigs refers to the mythical Mount Parnassus, which was believed to be the home of the Muses and the source of inspiration for poets. The book is divided into four sections, each with a different theme: love, nature, politics, and morality. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including love and relationships, the beauty of nature, political satire, and moral lessons. Some of the notable poets featured in the book include Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, and William Cowper. Overall, Parnassian Sprigs: Or Poetical Miscellanies is a diverse and engaging collection of poetry that provides a glimpse into the literary landscape of the late 18th century.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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