Miscellanies, In Two Parts: Prose, Verse, Etc. (1829)

By William Fordyce Mavor

Book Overview

Miscellanies, In Two Parts: Prose, Verse, Etc. (1829) is a collection of various literary works compiled by William Fordyce Mavor. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section containing a range of prose works, including essays, letters, and anecdotes. The second section is comprised of poems and other forms of verse, including ballads, odes, and sonnets.The works included in Miscellanies cover a diverse range of topics and themes, from politics and history to love and nature. Some of the more notable pieces include Mavor's own essay on the history of Scotland, a letter from Benjamin Franklin to his sister, and a poem by William Wordsworth.Throughout the book, Mavor's love of literature and his desire to share his passion with others is evident. He includes detailed introductions to each piece, providing context and background information to help readers better appreciate and understand the works.Overall, Miscellanies, In Two Parts: Prose, Verse, Etc. is a rich and varied collection of literary works that offers something for everyone. Whether you are a fan of poetry, prose, or both, this book is sure to provide hours of reading pleasure.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: 1120646774
• ISBN13: 9781120646774
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"