The Mouseiad and other Mock Epics

Autori

• Ignacy Krasicki

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Narrativa
• Poesia

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Rodents unite against the tyranny of cats in a whimsical battle for survival in Poland, led by the cowardly King Popiel. The narrative intertwines humor and satire, highlighting a rivalry among monastic orders fueled by the Hag of Discord, which is ultimately quelled by their shared love for fortified spirits. This translation features Ignacy Krasicki's acclaimed mock epics, including the Mouseiad and the Monachomachia, showcasing his sharp critique of the Church. It also includes The Chocim War, his sole serious epic, emphasizing his literary prowess in the Enlightenment era.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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