The Scribleriad, A Heroic Poem: In Six Books (1751)

by Richard Owen Cambridge

Book Overview

The Scribleriad is a six-book heroic poem written by Richard Owen Cambridge and published in 1751. The poem is a satirical take on the literary world of the 18th century, with its characters based on real-life figures from the era. The protagonist, Martinus Scriblerus, is a bumbling poet who sets out to create an epic masterpiece, but is constantly thwarted by his own ineptitude and the machinations of his rivals. Along the way, he encounters a colorful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166282945
• ISBN13: 9781166282943
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"