Tom King's Or The Paphian Grove, With The Humors Of Covent Garden, The Theatre, Gaming Table, Etc.: A Mock Heroic Poem, In Three Cantos (1741)

by James Barber

Book Overview

Tom King's Or The Paphian Grove, With The Humors Of Covent Garden, The Theatre, Gaming Table, Etc.: A Mock Heroic Poem, In Three Cantos (1741) is a satirical poem written by James Barber. The poem follows the adventures of Tom King, a rake and womanizer, as he navigates the seedy underworld of 18th century London's Covent Garden district. The poem is written in a mock-heroic style, with exaggerated language and epic themes used to poke fun at the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120944627
• ISBN13: 9781120944627
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"