1684 1st ed HUDIBRAS English Civil War Political Satire Poetry Samuel Butler

  

Ed HUDIBRAS English Civil War Political Satire Poetry Samuel Butler. Loyalty is still the same, whether it win or lose the game; true as a dial to the sun, although it be not shined upon. Century satirist, is mostly remembered only for his work'Hudibras' which satirizes religious sects, such as Puritans and Presbyterians, during the English Civil War. It became an instant success and was popular throughout Great Britain, but perhaps its most notable publication came through the political satire artwork of William Hogarth. Voltaire thought highly of Butler's'Hudibras.

There is one English poem, the title whereof is'Hudibras'; it is'Don Quixote' - it is our Satyre Menippee blended together: I never met with so much wit in one single book as in this. The different parts of this issue were published separately in 1684, beginning with parts 1 & 2 and then part 3 was reissued later with a separate general title page. Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 parts in 1 volumes. Part I & II - [2], 412. Part III - [2], 254. References: Lowndes 1218; Wing B 6303, 6317, 6319. Binding: Leather; tight & secure. 6.75in X 4.5in (17cm x 12cm). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antiquarian_books" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Language: English
2. Original/Facsimile: Original
3. Binding: Hardcover
4. Special Attributes: 1st Edition
5. Topic: Poetry
6. Subject: Literature & Fiction
7. Year Printed: 1684