John Hookham Frere's National Poems (1867)

By John Hookham Frere

Book Overview

John Hookham Frere�������s National Poems is a collection of satirical poems written by the English diplomat and poet, John Hookham Frere. Originally published in 1817, this edition from 1867 features a selection of Frere�������s most famous works, including �������The Monks and the Giants,������� �������The Loves of the Triangles,������� and �������The Battle of the Frogs and Mice.������� The poems are written in a variety of styles, from mock-epic to burlesque, and are intended to poke fun at various aspects of British society and culture. Frere�������s targets include politicians, social climbers, literary pretenders, and even the Royal Navy. Despite their irreverent tone, Frere�������s poems are also notable for their linguistic and literary experimentation. He was an early proponent of the use of colloquial language in poetry, and his works often feature puns, wordplay, and other forms of verbal wit. This edition of National Poems includes an introduction by the editor, as well as notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of Frere�������s work. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English poetry, satire, or social commentary.Contains King Arthur And His Round Table Or The Monks And The Giants By William And Robert Whistlecraft; Athelstan�������s Victory; And Other Miscellaneous Writings.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164880349
• ISBN13: 9781164880349
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"