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Buch (Softcover): Belletristik
The Poetical Works Of Addison
Gay's Fables; And Somerville's Chase
Verlag:
Double9 Books Llp Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35636043
EAN: 9789378300479
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Mo, 26.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 36.75
Beschreibung
The poetical works of Addison Gay's fables and Somerville's chase brings together a varied poetic collection that blends reflective verse, moral allegory, and descriptive celebration of nature and society. The anthology gathers multiple poetic styles into one volume, moving from polished moral reflection to playful instructive fable and vivid outdoor portrayal. Many selections focus on ethical conduct, moderation, and social behavior, presenting guidance through wit, symbolism, and carefully shaped imagery. The fable pieces use animals and symbolic figures to express lessons about pride, greed, prudence, and judgment, offering layered meaning beneath accessible storytelling. Other poems emphasize observation of landscape, sport, and rural activity, transforming physical pursuit and natural setting into structured artistic expression. The collection highlights balance between pleasure and instruction, showing poetry as both entertainment and moral instrument. Tone ranges from light satire to elevated reflection, demonstrating flexibility of poetic voice across subjects. Craftsmanship, rhythm, and clarity remain central across the works, reinforcing order and proportion in language. The volume functions as a showcase of poetic variety unified by discipline, moral awareness, and expressive control.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Joseph Gay Addison
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 356