Weighley, Alias Wild: A Poem, In Imitation Of Hudibras (1725)

By n. p. and P. N. P.

Book Overview

Weighley, Alias Wild: A Poem, In Imitation Of Hudibras (1725) is a satirical poem written by N. P. The poem is written in the style of Samuel Butler's Hudibras and follows the adventures of a character named Weighley, who goes by the alias Wild. Weighley is a rogue and a scoundrel who engages in various misadventures and schemes throughout the poem. The poem is a commentary on the social and political climate of the time and is full of witty and biting satire. The language is archaic and the poem is written in rhyming couplets. Overall, Weighley, Alias Wild is a humorous and entertaining read for those interested in satirical poetry and the literature of the early 18th century.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: 1166276503
• ISBN13: 9781166276508
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"