The Beggars Of England In Prose And Poetry, Part 1: From The Earliest Times To The End Of The Seventeenth Century (1903)

Tschopp, Albert

ISBN 10: 1165756781 / ISBN 13: 9781165756780

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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• Title: The Beggars Of England In Prose And Poetry, Part 1: From The Earliest Times To The End Of The Seventeenth Century (1903)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165756781
• ISBN 13: 9781165756780
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Beggars of England in Prose and Poetry, Part 1: From the Earliest Times to the End of the Seventeenth Century is a comprehensive book written by Albert Tschopp in 1903. The book explores the history of beggars in England, tracing their origins from ancient times to the end of the 17th century. Tschopp provides a detailed account of the lives of beggars in England, including their daily struggles, their social status, and the laws and regulations that governed their existence. He also delves into the cultural significance of beggars in English literature, examining the portrayal of beggars in prose and poetry throughout history. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the beggar's life. Tschopp covers topics such as the origins of begging, the role of the church in supporting beggars, the rise of professional begging, and the impact of the English Poor Laws on the lives of beggars. Throughout the book, Tschopp draws on a wide range of historical sources, including court records, diaries, and literary works. He also includes numerous quotations from poems and plays that feature beggars as central characters. Overall, The Beggars of England in Prose and Poetry, Part 1 is a fascinating and informative look at the history of beggars in England. It provides a unique perspective on the lives of those who were often marginalized and ignored by society, and sheds light on the cultural significance of beggars in English literature.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.