The Oxford Sausage; Or Select Poetical Pieces, Written By The Most Celebrated Wits Of The University Of Oxford

By Thomas Warton

Book Overview

The Oxford Sausage is a collection of select poetic pieces written by some of the most celebrated wits of the University of Oxford. Compiled by Thomas Warton, this book features a wide range of poetry, including satirical, humorous, and romantic pieces. The poems are written by a variety of authors, including John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, Matthew Prior, and Alexander Pope. The book was first published in 1764 and quickly became a popular source of entertainment for those interested in the literary works of Oxford's most talented writers. With its diverse selection of poetry and insightful commentary by Warton, The Oxford Sausage remains an important contribution to the history of English 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: 116323317X
• ISBN13: 9781163233177
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"