The Political And Occasional Poems Of Winthrop Mackworth Praed (1888)

The Political And Occasional Poems Of Winthrop Mackworth Praed is a collection of poems written by the English politician and poet, Winthrop Mackworth Praed. The book was first published in 1888 and contains a selection of Praed's works, which were written between 1823 and 1839.The poems in this collection are divided into two parts: political poems and occasional poems. The political poems deal with various political issues of the time, such as the Reform Bill and the Catholic Emancipation Act. Praed was a member of Parliament during this time, and his poems reflect his political views and experiences.The occasional poems, on the other hand, are more personal in nature and deal with a variety of subjects, such as love, friendship, and nature. Praed was known for his wit and humor, and many of these poems are lighthearted and playful.Overall, The Political And Occasional Poems Of Winthrop Mackworth Praed provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of a prominent politician and poet of the early 19th century. The collection showcases Praed's talent for both political and personal poetry and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and politics.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.