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Pithy, Pleasant And Profitable Works Of Mister Skelton, Poet Laureate, To King Henry The Eighth (1736)

Pithy, Pleasant And Profitable Works Of Mister Skelton, Poet Laureate, To King Henry The Eighth (1736)

John Skelton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
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9781104258054
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Pithy, Pleasant And Profitable Works Of Mister Skelton, Poet Laureate, To King Henry The Eighth (1736) is a collection of poems by John Skelton, who served as the Poet Laureate to King Henry VIII of England. The book includes a variety of Skelton’s works, ranging from humorous and satirical pieces to more serious and contemplative ones. Skelton is known for his unique style, which often includes complex wordplay and allusions to classical literature. The collection includes some of his most famous works, such as ''The Bowge of Courte'' and ''Speke, Parrot.'' The book was originally published in 1736 and has since become a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of English poetry.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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