Bøger af David L Purves

Epigrams And Literary Follies (1868) is a collection of witty and humorous sayings, observations, and verses compiled by David L. Purves. The book contains a variety of epigrams, which are short and pithy statements that convey a clever or insightful thought. Purves' epigrams cover a wide range of topics, including love, politics, religion, and human nature. In addition to the epigrams, the book also includes a selection of literary follies, which are humorous parodies of famous literary works. Purves takes aim at some of the most celebrated writers of his time, including William Shakespeare, Lord Byron, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Overall, Epigrams And Literary Follies is a delightful and entertaining read that showcases Purves' wit and humor. The book is a testament to the enduring appeal of clever wordplay and satire, and it remains a beloved classic of English literature to this day.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.