Poems And Translations - John Denham - Bog

Poems and Translations: With The Sophy, A Tragedy (1709) is a collection of works by the English poet John Denham. The book features a variety of poems, including odes, elegies, and sonnets, as well as translations of classical works by Virgil and Horace. The centerpiece of the collection is Denham's tragic play, The Sophy, which tells the story of a Persian prince who must navigate the treacherous politics of his court in order to claim his rightful place on the throne. Through his poetry and translations, Denham showcases his skill as a writer and his deep knowledge of classical literature. This book is an important contribution to the canon of 18th-century English poetry and drama.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.