The Poetical Works Of John Trumbull: Containing M'Fingal, A Modern Epic Poem, The Progress Of Dulness; And A Collection Of Poems On Various Subjects,

By John Trumbull

Book Overview

The Poetical Works of John Trumbull is a collection of poems written by the American poet John Trumbull. The book includes his most famous work, M'Fingal, a modern epic poem that satirizes the American Revolution and the political figures of the time. The book also contains The Progress of Dulness, a satirical poem that criticizes the decline of intellectualism in American society. Additionally, the book features a collection of poems on various subjects that Trumbull wrote before and during the Revolutionary War. This volume is the first of a two-volume set and offers a fascinating insight into the literary and political landscape of America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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: 1425498574
• ISBN13: 9781425498573
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"