Author: John WeeverPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epigrams, English
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Epigrammes in the Oldest Cut and Newest Fashion
Author: John WeeverPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epigrams, English
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Epigrammes in the Oldest Cut and Newest Fashion (Classic Reprint)
Author: John WeeverPublisher:
ISBN: 9781331810353
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Excerpt from Epigrammes in the Oldest Cut and Newest Fashion It would hardly be maintained by the greatest devotee of the Elizabethan period that the Epigrams here reprinted have much literary merit: it might even be denied that they have any. Their interest lies almost entirely in the number of allusions to Weever's contemporaries which they contain, but these, and the extreme rarity of copies of the original edition, seem fully to justify their being made more accessible to students. With the exception of the Palladis Tamia of Francis Meres, there is, I think, no single work of so early a date which contains references by name to so many Elizabethan writers of the first or second rank. The epigram on Shakespeare is well known as one of the earliest allusions in which his name is mentioned, and besides this we have poems upon or addressed to Spenser, Jonson, Marston, Daniel, Drayton, Warner, Christopher Middleton, and several other writers of less note, besides a number of Weever's personal friends or acquaintances. It is true that in most cases the positive information which we are given is not great; but nothing can be without interest which shows us how such men as these were regarded by their contemporaries. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Epigrammes in the Oldest Cut and Newest Fashion
Author: John WeeverPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Epigrams, English
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Epigrammes in the Oldest Cut, and Newest Fashion
Author: Notes and Queries
Author: B.H. Blackwell
Author: B.H. Blackwell LtdPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1444
Book Description
The Library Shakspeare
Author: William ShakespeareEpigrams and Aphorisms (Classic Reprint)
Author: Oscar WildePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781527964723
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Excerpt from Epigrams and Aphorisms In its earliest form, indeed, it was but a mere writing upon a wall, but the modern epigram is distinguished by its particular brilliancy. It em bodies the very quintessence of the thoughts of the writer. The early Greek epigram did not aim at wit, or necessarily produce the feeling of surprise, which are essential characteristics of the modern one. The writer to-day who follows the Greek epigrammatist succeeds only in being dull. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Epigrams from Martial
Author: MartialPublisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Empire of the Romans
Author: John MatthewsPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119481546
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Offers a broad range of texts spanning six centuries of imperial Roman history—Volume II of Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian Empire of the Romans: From Julius Caesar to Justinian: Six Hundred Years of Peace and War, Volume II: Select Anthology is a compendium of texts that trace the main historical changes of the empire over six hundred years, from the death of Julius Caesar to the late Middle Ages. The second volume of Empire of the Romans, from Julius Caesar to Justinian, this anthology balances literary texts with other documentary, legal, and epigraphic sources. Acclaimed author John Matthews presents texts that reflect individual, first-person experiences rather than those from historians outside of the time periods of which they write. Each selection includes an introduction, annotations on points of interest, author commentary, and suggestions for further reading. Excerpts are organized thematically to help readers understand their meaning without requiring an extensive knowledge of context. Six sections—running in parallel to the structure and content to Volume I—explore the topics such as the building of the empire, Pax Romana, the new empire of Diocletian and Constantine, and barbarian invasions and the fall of the Western Empire. Selected texts span a wide array of subjects ranging from political discourse and Roman law, to firsthand accounts of battle and military service, to the civic life and entertainment of ordinary citizens. This volume: Covers a vast chronological and topical range Includes introductory essays to each selected text to explain key points, present problems of interpretation, and guides readers to further literature Balances the different categories and languages of original texts Enables easy cross-reference to Volume I Minimizes the use of technical language in favor of plain-English forms Whether used as a freestanding work or as a complement to Volume I, the Select Anthology is an ideal resource for students in Roman history survey courses as well as interested general readers seeking a wide-ranging collection of readings on the subject.