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The Poetical Works of Nicholas Rowe: Containing His Miscellanies, Epistles, Epigrams, Odes, Songs, Prologues, Epilogues, Imitations, &C. &C. &C (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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N igholas Rowe was initiated in claflical learning at a private fchool at Highgate, and thence removed to Wol'tminfl'er, where, at the age of twelve years, he was elected one of the King's fcholars. His genius and application foon recommended him to the favourable regard of his matter, Dr. Bufby, who never failed to countenance merit, and he was admired throughout the fchool for the accuracy and facility with which he wrote his exercifes in different languages.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334381666
- ISBN 13 9781334381669
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages269
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive collection of the works of Nicholas Rowe, an acclaimed dramatist and poet of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. A pioneer of 18th-century sentimental tragedy, Rowe's work is noted for its handling of domestic and private distress and preoccupation with the human condition. Beyond his contributions to English poetic drama, he also crafted an esteemed translation of Lucan's epic poem, the Pharsalia. This volume gathers Rowe's dramatic and poetic output, including his celebrated tragedies "The Fair Penitent," "Jane Shore," "Tamerlane," and "The Royal Convert," alongside a selection of his prologues, epilogues, and miscellaneous poems. The collection showcases Rowe's mastery of language, his profound understanding of human emotion, and his enduring legacy as a significant figure in the literary landscape of his time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334381669_0
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