Bøger af Harvey Cushing

Dr. Garth: The Kit-Kat Poet, 1661-1718 is a biography written by Harvey Cushing, which tells the story of Sir Samuel Garth, a physician and poet who lived in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book delves into Garth's life, exploring his upbringing, education, and career as a physician, as well as his literary pursuits and social connections.Garth was a member of the Kit-Kat Club, a group of prominent politicians, writers, and artists who met regularly at the Kit-Kat Tavern in London. The book explores Garth's involvement with this group, as well as his friendships with other notable figures of the time, including Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.Cushing's biography also examines Garth's literary works, including his most famous poem, The Dispensary, which was a satire on the medical profession. The book provides a detailed analysis of Garth's writing style and the themes that he explored in his poetry.Overall, Dr. Garth: The Kit-Kat Poet, 1661-1718 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of England's most intriguing literary figures.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.

This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.

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Preface By Wilmarth S. Lewis. Presented To John Fulton By His Friends On His Sixtieth Birthday, November 1, 1959.

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