Prolusions: Or Select Pieces Of Antient Poetry (1760)

Prolusions: Or Select Pieces Of Antient Poetry is a book written by Edward Capell and published in 1760. The book contains a collection of ancient poems that were selected by the author. The poems included in the book are from various poets and periods, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman poetry to medieval and Renaissance English poetry. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of poetry, such as sonnets, ballads, and epigrams. The poems are presented in their original language, with translations provided for those written in languages other than English. The book also includes a preface by the author, in which he discusses the importance of preserving ancient poetry and the challenges of translating it into modern English. Overall, Prolusions: Or Select Pieces Of Antient Poetry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poetry and literature.Containing Part 1, The Notbrowne Mayde; Part 2, Edward The Third; Part 3, Nosce Teipsum.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.