Specimens Of Macaronic Poetry (1831)

By William Sandys

Book Overview

Specimens of Macaronic Poetry is a collection of humorous and satirical poems written in a mix of Latin and English by William Sandys. The book was originally published in 1831 and contains a selection of works from various authors dating back to the 16th century. The term ""macaronic"" refers to a style of poetry that combines two or more languages in a single work, often for comic effect. Sandys' collection includes examples of macaronic poems from England, Italy, and Germany, as well as his own original compositions. The poems cover a range of subjects, from politics and religion to love and social commentary. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a unique form of poetry that has been popular for centuries.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: 116575343X
• ISBN13: 9781165753437
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"