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Description
The Reliques of Father Prout is a collection of humorous and satirical essays, poems, and sketches written by Irish author Francis Sylvester Mahony, under the pseudonym Father Prout. The book was first published in 1836 and has since become a classic of Irish literature.The essays and poems in the book cover a wide range of topics, from politics and religion to literature and culture. Mahony's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen observational skills, and he often uses satire to critique the social and political issues of his time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which contains a different type of writing. The first section, for example, contains a series of letters written by Father Prout to his friend, the editor of a literary magazine. These letters are filled with humorous anecdotes and observations about life in Ireland and Europe.Other sections of the book include satirical poems, parodies of famous literary works, and humorous sketches of Irish life. Mahony's writing is often infused with a deep love and appreciation for Irish culture and history, and he frequently draws on Irish folklore and mythology in his work.Overall, The Reliques of Father Prout is a witty and entertaining collection of writing that offers a unique perspective on Irish life and culture in the 19th century.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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Parties prenantes
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 600
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781163129401
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 789 g
