The Early Prose and Poetical Works of John Taylor is a book that was first published in 1888. It is a collection of the early writings of John Taylor, an English poet and pamphleteer who lived from 1580 to 1653. The book contains a variety of Taylor's works, including poems, satires, and prose pieces. The collection is divided into two parts, with the first part containing Taylor's poetry and the second part containing his prose. The poems in the book cover a wide range of subjects, from love and romance to politics and satire. Many of the poems are written in a humorous and satirical style, poking fun at the social and political issues of Taylor's time. Some of the most notable poems in the collection include ""The Praise of Hemp-Seed"", ""The Sculler"", and ""The World Runs on Wheels"". The prose pieces in the book are equally diverse, covering topics such as travel, politics, and religion. Many of the pieces are written in a lively and engaging style, reflecting Taylor's reputation as a skilled storyteller. Some of the most notable prose works in the collection include ""A Voyage to the Isle of Dogs"", ""A Kicksey Winsey"", and ""The Penniless Pilgrimage"". Overall, the Early Prose and Poetical Works of John Taylor is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of seventeenth-century England. The collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important writers of the era, and provides a rich and varied portrait of the literary landscape of Taylor's 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.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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978-1-4368-2757-7 (9781436827577)
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JOHN TAYLOR [1753-1824] was known as "John Taylor of Caroline County, Virginia." He served in the Continental Army and later in the Virginia House of Delegates, then served three terms as a member of the United States Senate. He is considered to be one of the greatest philosophers of agrarian liberalism and was one of the first proponents of states' rights. His works include New Views of the Constitution of the United States (1823), Construction Construed, and Constitutions Vindicated (1820) and A Defence of the Measures of the Administration of Thomas Jefferson, By Curtius (1804).
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