Of Anagrams: A Monograph Treating of Their History From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432604103)

""Of Anagrams: A Monograph Treating of Their History From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time"" by H.B. Wheatley is a comprehensive exploration of the history and evolution of anagrams. An anagram is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase, and this book delves into the origins of this linguistic practice, tracing its development from ancient cultures to contemporary times.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a specific time period and examining how anagrams were used during that era. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the use of anagrams in religious texts, literature, cryptography, and even politics. Along the way, readers will learn about famous anagrams and their creators, such as the anagrams of William Shakespeare's name and the anagrammatic pseudonyms used by famous writers.The book also includes examples of anagrams throughout history, as well as discussions on the different types of anagrams and their significance. Additionally, the author explores the role of anagrams in modern society, including their use in advertising and popular culture.Overall, ""Of Anagrams: A Monograph Treating of Their History From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of language and the evolution of linguistic practices.1862. With an Introduction containing numerous specimens of macronic poetry, punning mottoes, rhopalic, shaped, equivocal, lyon, and echo verses, alliteration, acrostics, lipograms, chronograms, logograms, palindromes, bouts and rimes. Anagrams have for so long been held in little esteem that we shall not be surprised that there are few who are aware that these literary amusements once knew better days. There were times, when great poets considered the making of Anagrams and Acrostics a pleasing and elegant relaxation; and when some individuals were so expert in their construction, they obtained the honorable designation of Anagrammatists.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.

Author: H. B. Wheatley
ISBN-10: 1432604104
ISBN-13: 9781432604103
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2004
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d