Typhon Or The Wars Between the Gods and Giants: A Burlesque Poem

by Bernard Mandeville

Book Overview

""Typhon Or The Wars Between the Gods and Giants: A Burlesque Poem"" by Bernard Mandeville is a satirical poem that parodies the Greek mythological tale of the battle between the gods and the giants. The poem is written in rhyming couplets and features exaggerated, comedic descriptions of the characters and events. Mandeville uses humor to poke fun at the traditional heroic narrative and to comment on the political and social issues of his time. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116261692X
• ISBN13: 9781162616926
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 11.0" x 8.3"