Selected Poems (1685-1700)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tutchin, John, 1661?-1707

Contributor:

Peterson, Spiro

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Selected Poems (1685-1700) by John Tutchin" is a collection of poetry published during the late 17th century. The book compiles various works of John Tutchin, an English poet and journalist known for his satirical style and political critiques. His poems span a range of themes, reflecting on contemporary societal issues, personal experiences, and broader philosophical musings, all imbued with a sense of irony and wit. Within this collection, Tutchin showcases his ability to blend humor with serious commentary, addressing topics such as tyranny, human folly, and the human condition. Notable poems include "Tory Catch," a satirical depiction of drunken revelry, and "The Earth-quake of Jamaica," which employs vivid imagery to grapple with natural disasters and their moral implications. Tutchin's work is characterized by its sharp critiques of authority and avarice, particularly showcased in pieces like "A Pindarick Ode in the Praise of Folly and Knavery," where he explores the paradoxes of folly contrasted with wisdom. This breadth of content reveals Tutchin's literary versatility and offers readers a glimpse into the tumultuous political and social climate of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Poems on several occasions, with a pastoral to which is added a discourse of life. 1685

The earth-quake of Jamaica, describ'd in a Pindarick poem. 1692

A Pindarick ode, in praise of folly and knavery. 1696

The foreigners, pt. 1. 1700.

Credits:

Produced by David Starner, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-12-25