The Festoon: A Collection Of Epigrams, Ancient And Modern (1766)
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
The Festoon: A Collection Of Epigrams, Ancient And Modern, published in 1766, is a compilation of witty and concise poems written by the English author Richard Graves. The book contains a diverse selection of epigrams, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman works to contemporary pieces from Graves' own time. The epigrams cover a wide variety of topics, including love, politics, religion, and morality. The book is organized thematically, with sections devoted to different subjects such as friendship, marriage, and death. The epigrams are written in a variety of styles, from the simple and straightforward to the complex and metaphysical. The Festoon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poetry and the development of the epigram as a literary form. It is also a delightful read for anyone who appreciates witty and thought-provoking verse.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:1165780461
ISBN13:9781165780464
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.67 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
