The Olio

The Olio is a collection of various literary works compiled by Francis Grose and published in 1796. It includes essays, dialogues, letters, biographical sketches, anecdotes, pieces of poetry, parodies, bon mots, epigrams, epitaphs, and other forms of writing. The book is a comprehensive collection of diverse literary styles and genres, showcasing the literary talent of the time. The work is considered an important contribution to the literary history of the late 18th century.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.