Flights To Helicon: Or Petites Pieces, In Verse (1768)

By George Philip Tousey

Book Overview

""Flights to Helicon: Or Petites Pieces, In Verse"" is a book of poetry written by George Philip Tousey and first published in 1768. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a series of short poems on various themes, including love, nature, and morality. The title ""Flights to Helicon"" refers to the ancient Greek mythological mountain where the Muses resided and inspired creativity in poets and artists. Tousey's poetry is characterized by its elegant language and vivid imagery, and he often draws inspiration from classical literature and mythology. The book is considered a significant work in the history of English poetry and remains a popular choice for readers interested in 18th-century literature.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: 1104749149
• ISBN13: 9781104749149
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"