Briefs By A Barrister: Occasional Verses (1879)

By Edward Rodolph Johnes

Book Overview

Briefs By A Barrister: Occasional Verses is a book of poetry written by Edward Rodolph Johnes and originally published in 1879. The author, a barrister by profession, wrote the poems as a form of leisure and relaxation from his legal duties. The book contains a collection of verses on various subjects, including love, nature, politics, and society. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from sonnets to ballads, and showcase the author's wit and humor. Johnes' poetry is characterized by its clever wordplay and use of literary devices such as alliteration and assonance. The book provides a glimpse into the life and interests of a 19th-century barrister, as well as an insight into the literary culture 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: 116459155X
• ISBN13: 9781164591559
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"