The Poet Of The Age, A Satirical Poem

The Poet Of The Age, A Satirical Poem: With Introductory Remarks On The Decline Of Poetry, And Critical Notes (1862) by Robert Hardwicke is a literary work that combines satire, criticism, and poetry. The book begins with introductory remarks on the decline of poetry, where the author laments the state of contemporary poetry and its lack of originality and inspiration. The main text is a satirical poem that mocks the pretentiousness and superficiality of the literary world of the time. The poem is written in a humorous and witty style, with clever wordplay and allusions to literary figures and works. The book also includes critical notes that provide context and analysis of the poem and its themes. Overall, The Poet Of The Age is a commentary on the state of poetry in the mid-19th century, and an entertaining and thought-provoking read for lovers of literature and satire.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.