Muscipula

Muscipula

Edward Holdsworth

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781174964176
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Muscipula: Or, The Mouse-trap is a delightful poem by Edward Holdsworth, presented in both the original Latin and its English translation. This charming work offers readers a glimpse into the literary tastes and humor of the 18th century. Holdsworth’s poem, with its playful subject matter, provides an accessible entry point for students of Latin and a nostalgic read for those familiar with the classics.This edition makes Holdsworth’s poem available to a new generation of readers, preserving the wit and elegance of the original while offering the convenience of a facing-page translation. 'Muscipula' is not only a testament to Holdsworth’s skill but also a reflection of the era’s fascination with classical forms and themes adapted to contemporary life.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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