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Specimens Of Macaronic Poetry (1831)

Specimens Of Macaronic Poetry (1831)

Sandys, William

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Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1104470896
ISBN13: 9781104470890
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Specimens of Macaronic Poetry is a collection of humorous poems written in a mix of two or more languages, often combining Latin with English. The book was first published in 1831 and edited by William Sandys, a British antiquary and folklorist. The poems in this collection are satirical, poking fun at various social and political issues of the time. The book includes works by well-known authors such as John Milton and Jonathan Swift, as well as lesser-known writers. The poems are accompanied by notes and explanations to help the reader understand the various languages and historical contexts. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of macaronic poetry and its role in English literature.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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