Virgidemiariam

Virgidemiariam

Joseph Hall

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781120952141
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Virgidemiariam: Satires In Six Books is a collection of satirical poems written by Joseph Hall and published in 1753. The book is divided into six books, each containing a series of satirical poems on various topics. The poems are written in a witty and sarcastic style, and cover a range of social and political issues of the time, including corruption, greed, and hypocrisy. The book is considered a classic of English literature, and is praised for its sharp wit and biting commentary on the society of the time. Joseph Hall was a prominent English bishop and writer, and his satirical works were widely read and influential in their time. Virgidemiariam: Satires In Six Books remains a popular and important work of satire today, offering a fascinating insight into the social and political issues of 18th century England.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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