Poems And Translations

With The Sophy, A Tragedy (1709)

von John Denham

344 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Poems and Translations: With The Sophy, A Tragedy (1709) is a collection of poetry and a play written by John Denham. The book includes various poems and translations, showcasing Denham's skill in both original composition and adaptation of existing works. The centerpiece of the collection is The Sophy, a tragedy that tells the story of a Persian king who is betrayed by his own son. The play is notable for its use of iambic pentameter and its exploration of themes such as ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. The other poems and translations in the book cover a range of topics, including love, nature, and classical mythology. Overall, Poems and Translations: With The Sophy, A Tragedy (1709) is a comprehensive showcase of John Denham's poetic talent and versatility.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie Anthologien (verschiedene Dichter)
• ISBN: 9781104891503
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC