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The Modern Dunciad, Virgil In London And Other Poems

The Modern Dunciad, Virgil In London And Other Poems

George Daniel

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Poesía
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9781432698942
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The Modern Dunciad, Virgil In London And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by George Daniel. The title poem, The Modern Dunciad, is a satirical work that parodies Alexander Pope’s The Dunciad. It mocks the literary and cultural figures of the time, portraying them as foolish and ignorant. The second poem, Virgil In London, is a reimagining of the Roman poet Virgil in modern-day London. The poem explores themes of urbanization, industrialization, and the loss of nature. The collection also includes several other poems that touch on various themes, including love, nature, and politics. Overall, The Modern Dunciad, Virgil In London And Other Poems is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of poetry that showcases George Daniel’s skill as a writer and his keen wit.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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