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Presents a commentary on the structure, patterns and sequences in the Epigrams; the political and theological concerns behind the poems; and an outline of Harington’s intricate word-play, use of ambiguity…
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Jason Scott-Warren (Lecturer, Dept of English and Related Literature, University of York)
This book offers an innovative reassessment of one of the most colourful denizens of the English Renaissance court, Sir John Harington (1560-1612). Based upon a wealth of new evidence, it…
John Harington
Get a firsthand look into the wit and wisdom of Sir John Harington with this collection of his letters and epigrams. From political commentary to humorous observations on daily life…
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This charming book offers a delightful selection of poetry and prose from some of the most interesting and talented writers of the 16th and 17th centuries. Featuring works by John…
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…
John Harington, Sir
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…
John Harington Gubbins
The Making of Modern Japan; An Account of the Progress of Japan from Pre-feudal Days to Constitutional Government & the Position of a Great Power, With Chapters on Religion, the…
With An Introduction Treating Of The Japanese Family System, A Full Index To The Whole Code, And An Appendix Giving The Most Recent Legislation On The Subject.
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Antonia Southern
Provides an historical biography of the multi-faceted and controversial Sir John Harington of Kelston, courtier, place-seeker, writer, inventor satirist and would-be Bishop of Dublin, who lived in times euphemistically described…
Containing A Curious And Faithful Account Of The Situation, Extent, Climate, Productions, Government, Population, Dress, Manners, Curiosities, Etc. Of The Different Countries Of The World, Compiled From The Best Authorities…
Sir John Harington
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
A scholarly edition of the Sixth Book of Virgil’s Aeneid translated by Sir John Harington. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.
First inclusive edition, and an essay never published before, by the talented Elizabethan courtier.
Elizabeth Story Donno
Ludovico Ariosto
A scholarly edition of a work by Ludovico Ariosto. The edition presents an authoritative text, together with an introduction, commentary notes, and scholarly apparatus.
Nugae Antiquae V1: Being A Miscellaneous Collection Of Original Papers In Prose And Verse (1779) is a book written by John Harington. This book is a compilation of various original…
John Harington, Sir,Henry Harington
Thomas Park, John Harington, Henry Harington
A unique collection of literary works from the reigns of Henry VIII through King James. This anthology features original papers in prose and verse including works from authors such as…
A Short View of the State of Ireland: Written in 1605 (1879) is a book written by John Harington. The book provides a detailed account of the state of Ireland…
Thomas Park, John Harington
John Herbert Harington
Clements R Markham, John Harington
John Harington, Sir,Francis Randolph Packard,Fielding Hudson Garrison
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Marion Knutsford
Moll Rogers had a long, mostly loving marriage to Sir John Harington. Sir John a godson of Queen Elizabeth I, was a courtier, port, wit, scamp, dog-lover, jailbird, sanitary engineer…
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