Hudibras V1 (1835)
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Hudibras V1 is a satirical poem written by Samuel Butler and first published in 1663. The poem is divided into three parts and tells the story of the eponymous character, Sir Hudibras, a Puritan knight who sets out on a series of adventures with his loyal squire, Ralpho. The poem is a scathing critique of the Puritan movement and the political and religious turmoil of the 17th century in England.In this 1835 edition, the first of two volumes, the poem is presented with extensive notes and commentary by the editor, Zachary Grey. The notes provide historical context and explanations of the many ...
Hudibras V1 is a satirical poem written by Samuel Butler and first published in 1663. The poem is divided into three parts and tells the story of the eponymous character, Sir Hudibras, a Puritan knight who sets out on a series of adventures with his loyal squire, Ralpho. The poem is a scathing critique of the Puritan movement and the political and religious turmoil of the 17th century in England.In this 1835 edition, the first of two volumes, the poem is presented with extensive notes and commentary by the editor, Zachary Grey. The notes provide historical context and explanations of the many references and allusions in the text, making the work accessible to modern readers.Hudibras V1 is a classic of English literature and a landmark of satirical poetry. Its influence can be seen in the work of later writers such as Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift, and it remains a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the political and social climate of 17th century England.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.
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