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 a parody of the famous work by Samuel Butler, Hudibras. The main character of the poem is Weighley, who is also known as Wild. He is a man who is constantly getting into trouble and causing chaos wherever he goes. The poem follows his misadventures as he interacts with various characters, including politicians and members of the clergy. The language used in the poem is witty and humorous, with a focus on puns and wordplay. The poem also contains social commentary, criticizing the corruption and hypocrisy of those in power. Overall, Weighley, Alias Wild: A Poem, In Imitation Of Hudibras (1725) is a clever and entertaining satire that provides insight into the political and social climate of its time.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: 1120053242
• ISBN13: 9781120053244
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"