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Sir Hornbook Or Childe Launcelot's Expedition

- A Grammatico-Allegorical Ballad (1843)

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""Sir Hornbook Or Childe Launcelot�������s Expedition: A Grammatico-Allegorical Ballad"" is a satirical poem written by Thomas Love Peacock in 1843. The poem follows the adventures of the titular character, Childe Launcelot, as he embarks on a quest to obtain a diploma from the University of Salamanca. Along the way, he encounters various characters who represent different aspects of society, including politicians, lawyers, and clergymen. The poem is written in a humorous and witty style, with Peacock using puns and wordplay to satirize the education system, politics, and social norms of his time. The allegorical nature of the poem also allows for deeper philosophical and moral commentary. Overall, ""Sir Hornbook Or Childe Launcelot�������s Expedition"" is a clever and entertaining work of poetry that offers both humor and insight into 19th-century society.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165581856
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 52
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x3 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 82 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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""Sir Hornbook Or Childe Launcelot�������s Expedition: A Grammatico-Allegorical Ballad"" is a satirical poem written by Thomas Love Peacock in 1843. The poem follows the adventures of the titular character, Childe Launcelot, as he embarks on a quest to obtain a diploma from the University of Salamanca. Along the way, he encounters various characters who represent different aspects of society, including politicians, lawyers, and clergymen. The poem is written in a humorous and witty style, with Peacock using puns and wordplay to satirize the education system, politics, and social norms of his time. The allegorical nature of the poem also allows for deeper philosophical and moral commentary. Overall, ""Sir Hornbook Or Childe Launcelot�������s Expedition"" is a clever and entertaining work of poetry that offers both humor and insight into 19th-century society.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.

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