The Great Assises Holden In Parnassus By Apollo And His Assessors (1885) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167037924)

The Great Assises Holden In Parnassus By Apollo And His Assessors is a book written by George Wither and originally published in 1885. The book is a collection of poems that explore the themes of love, death, and the human condition. The title of the book refers to the mythical Mount Parnassus, which was believed to be the home of the Muses and the site of the Oracle of Delphi. In the book, Apollo and his assessors preside over a court where the virtues and vices of human beings are judged. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, ballads, and odes, and are characterized by their use of classical allusions and imagery. The Great Assises Holden In Parnassus By Apollo And His Assessors is considered to be one of George Wither's most significant works and is a valuable contribution to English literature.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: George Wither
ISBN-10: 1167037928
ISBN-13: 9781167037924
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d