Tixall Poetry: With Notes And Illustrations (1813)

By Arthur Clifford

Book Overview

Tixall Poetry: With Notes And Illustrations is a book published in 1813 by Arthur Clifford. The book is a collection of poems written by various authors during the 17th century. The poems were originally written for the Tixall estate in Staffordshire, England, and were compiled by Sir Walter Bagot, the owner of the estate. The book includes 33 poems, including works by John Donne, Ben Jonson, and Thomas Carew. Each poem is accompanied by notes and illustrations provided by Clifford, which provide historical context and explain any obscure references. The book also includes a preface by Clifford, in which he discusses the history of the Tixall estate and the significance of the poetry collection. Overall, Tixall Poetry: With Notes And Illustrations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in 17th-century poetry and the history of the Tixall estate. It provides insight into the literary and cultural context of the time, and sheds light on the lives and works of some of the most important poets of the era.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: 112094399X
• ISBN13: 9781120943996
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"