The Poetical Works Of William Strode; To Which Is Added The Floating Island

The Poetical Works of William Strode is a collection of poems by the English poet William Strode, originally published in 1646. This edition, published in 1907, includes all of Strode's known poetry, as well as a play called The Floating Island: A Tragicomedy. The poems cover a range of subjects, from love and friendship to politics and religion, and are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, elegies, and ballads. Strode's poetry is known for its wit, humor, and keen observation of human nature. The Floating Island, a play in five acts, is a satirical work that pokes fun at the courtly and romantic conventions of its time. The plot revolves around a group of aristocrats who are shipwrecked on a mysterious island, where they encounter a host of strange characters and have to navigate a series of challenges in order to escape. Overall, this book offers a glimpse into the literary and cultural world of 17th-century England, as well as a chance to appreciate the work of a lesser-known but talented poet.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.