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THE TOUR OF DOCTOR SYNTAX ... A POEM IBD

NABU PRESS
09 / 2011
9781245420914
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Sinopsis

'The Tour of Doctor Syntax' is a humorous, satirical poem written by William Combe and illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson. This early 19th-century work follows the misadventures of Doctor Syntax, a clergyman who embarks on a picturesque tour of England to find fame and fortune as a writer and artist. Filled with comical situations and social commentary, the poem offers a vivid portrayal of English society and manners of the time. Rowlandson?s lively illustrations perfectly complement Combe?s witty verse, making this a delightful and insightful read for those interested in English literature, art history, and social satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.