A New Collection of Poems Relating to State Affairs: From Oliver Cromwell to This Present Time (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332056899 ISBN 13: 9780332056890

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid collection of poems about power, war, and politics from the Cromwell era to later times, with sharp wit and keen historical voice.

This edition presents an impartial anthology drawn from the era’s best poets, compiling verse that reflects the turmoil and debates of state affairs. It gathers works and notes that illuminate how poets shaped public opinion and commented on leadership, war, and national identity. The book offers a window into the voices that stirred and questioned early modern governance, while staying grounded in the period's own language and concerns.

• A broad range of poems, from elegies and odes to satirical pieces about rulers, wars, and political events
• Historical context through prefaces, notes, and selections that show how verse engaged with public life
• A cross-section of well-known and contemporary voices, all rooted in the late 17th-century political scene
• Accessible language that lets modern readers feel the texture of Restoration-era satire and commentary

Ideal for readers of historical poetry, political satire, and readers curious about how poets reflected and influenced state affairs in a turbulent era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332056899
• ISBN 13: 9780332056890
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 597