Joseph The Book Man, A Heroi-Comic Poem In Five Cantos: Depicting Some Of The Humors Of Life In Scotia's Darling Seat (1821)

By Alexander Anderson

Book Overview

""Joseph The Book Man"" is a heroic-comic poem written in five cantos by Alexander Anderson and published in 1821. The poem is set in Scotland and follows the adventures of Joseph, a book seller and avid reader who becomes a hero in his community. The poem is filled with humor and satire, depicting the quirks and foibles of life in Scotland's beloved capital city, Edinburgh. Through Joseph's exploits, the poem explores themes of friendship, love, and the power of literature. Anderson's poetic style is lively and engaging, with a mix of both serious and humorous moments. ""Joseph The Book Man"" is a delightful read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, poetry, or humor.Together With A Few Moral And Humorous Pieces.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: 1104246775
• ISBN13: 9781104246778
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"