The Miscellaneous Works Of Charles Sedley

The Miscellaneous Works of Charles Sedley is a collection of literary pieces written by the English poet, playwright, and politician Charles Sedley. The book includes a variety of Sedley's works, including poems, songs, and plays, as well as a translation of the Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses. The collection also features The Death of Marc Antony, a tragedy written by Sedley in 1687. This play tells the story of the death of the Roman general and politician Marc Antony, who was defeated by Octavian in the Battle of Actium. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and political power, and is considered one of Sedley's most significant works. The book was originally published in 1702, and this edition includes a modern introduction and notes to help readers better understand Sedley's writing. Overall, The Miscellaneous Works of Charles Sedley is a fascinating insight into the literary and political world of 17th-century England.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.