Publisher's Synopsis
Posthumous Works in Prose and Verse: Written in the Time of the Civil War and Reign of King Charles II, with a Key to Hudibras is a collection of writings by Samuel Butler, published in 1715 after his death. The book includes a variety of prose and poetry pieces that were written during the tumultuous time of the English Civil War and the reign of King Charles II. The collection also includes a key to Butler's most famous work, Hudibras, which is a satirical poem that was widely popular in its time. The key provides readers with explanations and interpretations of the many references and allusions made in the poem. Overall, Posthumous Works in Prose and Verse offers readers a glimpse into the mind of Samuel Butler and his observations of the political and social climate of his time. It is a valuable resource for those interested in English literature and history, particularly of the 17th 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.
