Of Anagrams: A Monograph Treating of Their History From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time; With an Introduction, Containing Num

by Henry Benjamin Wheatley

In this fascinating study of anagrams, Henry Benjamin Wheatley provides a comprehensive treatment of their history and use in literature. Covering topics such as macaronic poetry, punning mottoes, and shaped verses, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of wordplay. Wheatley, who was a prominent 19th-century British bibliographer and librarian, is considered one of the foremost experts on the subject of anagrams.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021116432
• ISBN13: 9781021116437
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"