The Scribleriad, A Heroic Poem
In Six Books (1751)
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The Scribleriad is a heroic poem written by Richard Owen Cambridge and published in 1751. The poem is divided into six books and is a satirical critique of the literary and intellectual world of Cambridge's time. The main character, Martinus Scriblerus, is a parody of the typical hero found in epic poems. He is a pompous and pretentious writer who believes he is destined for greatness. The poem follows Martinus on his journey to become a celebrated author, but he is constantly thwarted by his own arrogance and incompetence. Along the way, he encounters various other writers and intellectuals w...
The Scribleriad is a heroic poem written by Richard Owen Cambridge and published in 1751. The poem is divided into six books and is a satirical critique of the literary and intellectual world of Cambridge's time. The main character, Martinus Scriblerus, is a parody of the typical hero found in epic poems. He is a pompous and pretentious writer who believes he is destined for greatness. The poem follows Martinus on his journey to become a celebrated author, but he is constantly thwarted by his own arrogance and incompetence. Along the way, he encounters various other writers and intellectuals who are also parodied and criticized by Cambridge. The Scribleriad is a witty and entertaining work that provides a humorous insight into the literary world of the 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.
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