Wit And Mirth Or Pills To Purge Melancholy V2: Being A Collection Of The Best Merry Ballads And Songs, Old And New (1719) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164035633)

""Wit And Mirth Or Pills To Purge Melancholy V2"" is a book compiled by Thomas D'Urfey in 1719. It is a collection of the best merry ballads and songs, both old and new. The book is intended to lift the spirits of those who are feeling down or melancholic. The title ""Pills To Purge Melancholy"" suggests that the book is a remedy for sadness. The book is divided into sections, each containing a different type of ballad or song. The sections include love songs, drinking songs, sea shanties, and more. The book is filled with humor, wit, and satire, and is a reflection of the popular culture of the time. The songs and ballads are written in a variety of styles, including traditional folk tunes and more formal compositions. Overall, ""Wit And Mirth Or Pills To Purge Melancholy V2"" is a lively and entertaining collection of songs and ballads that provides a window into the musical and cultural landscape of the early 18th century.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: Thomas D'Urfey
ISBN-10: 1164035630
ISBN-13: 9781164035633
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 362
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d