Bøger af Mark Akenside

The Pleasures of Imagination - a poem, in three books is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1795.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The poetical works of Akenside and Beattie, - With a memoir of each is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Mark Akenside (9 November 1721 - 23 June 1770) was an English poet and physician. He was sent in 1739 to the University of Edinburgh to study theology with a view to becoming a minister, his expenses being paid from a special fund set aside by the dissenting community for the education of their pastors. He had already contributed The Virtuoso, in imitation of Spenser''s style and stanza (1737) to the Gentleman''s Magazine, and in 1738 A British Philippic, occasioned by the Insults of the Spaniards, and the present Preparations for War (also published separately). After one winter as a theology student, Akenside changed to medicine as his field of study. He repaid the money that had been advanced for his theological studies, and became a deist.

""The Pleasures of Imagination"" is a three-book poem by Mark Akenside, first published in 1744. The poem explores the power of the imagination and how it can lead to a greater appreciation of the world around us. In the first book, Akenside discusses the nature of the imagination and its role in human experience. He argues that the imagination allows us to see beyond the physical world and to appreciate the beauty and wonder of nature. In the second book, Akenside explores the ways in which the imagination can be stimulated and developed through various forms of art and literature. He discusses the importance of poetry, painting, and music in inspiring the imagination and enhancing our understanding of the world. In the third book, Akenside reflects on the relationship between the imagination and morality, arguing that the imagination can be a powerful force for good or evil depending on how it is used. Overall, ""The Pleasures of Imagination"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human experience and the power of the imagination.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.