Certain Elegies Done By Sundry Excellent Wits: With Satires And Epigrams

By Henry Fitzgeffrey

Book Overview

Certain Elegies Done By Sundry Excellent Wits: With Satires And Epigrams (1620) is a collection of poetry written by Henry Fitzgeffrey. The book contains elegies, satires, and epigrams, all of which are written in a witty and satirical style. The poems cover a range of topics, including love, politics, and religion. Many of the elegies are dedicated to prominent figures of the time, such as Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I. The satires and epigrams are often critical of the social and political climate of the era. Fitzgeffrey's writing style is marked by his use of clever wordplay and metaphors. Overall, Certain Elegies Done By Sundry Excellent Wits is an entertaining and thought-provoking collection of poetry that offers insight into the literary and cultural landscape of early 17th century England.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: 1104631393
• ISBN13: 9781104631390
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"