The Monks And The Giants

The Monks And The Giants

John Hookham Frere

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104784591
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The Monks and the Giants is a literary work written by John Hookham Frere in 1821. The book is a prospectus and a specimen of an intended national work that Frere planned to write. The work is a satirical poem that depicts the conflict between the monks and the giants in a medieval world. The story is set in a mythical land where the monks represent the church and the giants represent the secular world. The poem is a commentary on the conflict between the church and the state in the medieval period. The book is written in a humorous and satirical tone, and it is a reflection of Frere’s wit and humor. The Monks and the Giants is a significant work of literature that provides insight into the social and political issues of the medieval period.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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