The Muses Of Mayfair: Selections From Vers De Societe Of The Nineteenth Century (1874)

By Henry Cholmondeley-Pennell

The Muses of Mayfair is a collection of witty and satirical poems from the 19th century, specifically from the genre known as ""vers de soci�����t�����"" or ""society verse"". The book, first published in 1874, features selections curated by H. Cholmondeley-Pennell, a British writer and angler.The poems in the collection are written by various authors, including well-known names such as Oscar Wilde, Algernon Charles Swinburne, and Lord Byron. The verses cover a range of topics, from social commentary and politics to romance and everyday life.The book is divided into several sections, each with a different theme. Some of the sections include ""Fashion and Folly"", ""Love and Marriage"", and ""Politics and Society"". Each poem is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information on the author and the poem itself.Overall, The Muses of Mayfair is a delightful and entertaining read for anyone interested in the literature and culture of the 19th century. The book offers a glimpse into the wit and humor of the era, as well as the social norms and values of the time.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: 116404026X
• ISBN13: 9781164040262
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"