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The Tipling Philosophers

The Tipling Philosophers

Edward Ward

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
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Biografía: literaria
ISBN:
9781245004824
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'The Tipling Philosophers' is a spirited lyric poem by Edward Ward, offering a boisterous and satirical look at the lives and actions of prominent philosophers. Through vivid verse and witty observations, Ward captures the essence of these thinkers, presenting them in a light both humorous and insightful. This edition includes a short abstract of their lives and most memorable actions, providing context to the poetic portrayals. Ward’s poem is a valuable piece for those interested in the intersection of poetry, biography, and philosophical history. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever combination of entertainment and education, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in literary history and the lighter side of intellectual pursuit.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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