An Epistle to Florio at Oxford

An Epistle to Florio at Oxford

Thomas Tyrwhitt

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Literatura: historia y crítica
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9781141742646
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'An Epistle to Florio at Oxford' by Thomas Tyrwhitt offers a glimpse into 18th-century academic life and literary sensibilities. Written as a poem addressed to a fellow at Oxford, the work reflects on the intellectual pursuits and social interactions prevalent at the university during that era. Tyrwhitt’s verses provide insight into the values and concerns of educated society, making it a valuable resource for those interested in British history and the history of education. This poem is a study of the era and a reflection of the author’s observations of student life. It will appeal to scholars interested in the history of Oxford University and the literary trends of the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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