Bøger af William Combe

The Justification: A Poem is a literary work written by William Combe in 1777. The poem is a satirical work that critiques the practices of the Church of England during the 18th century. The poem is set in a courtroom and features a dialogue between a judge and a defendant who is attempting to justify his actions.Throughout the poem, Combe employs a range of literary techniques, including irony, sarcasm, and wit, to highlight the hypocrisy of the Church and its leaders. The poem also touches on broader themes of morality, justice, and the nature of sin.Overall, The Justification: A Poem is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to reflect on the role of religion in society and the importance of personal responsibility and accountability. Despite being written over two centuries ago, the poem remains relevant and continues to be studied and appreciated by literary scholars and enthusiasts alike.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.