02512cam a22003373u 4500 38407 UtSlPG 20260610133857.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 65064659 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Tutchin, John, 1661?-1707 Selected Poems (1685-1700) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-12-25 Poems on several occasions, with a pastoral to which is added a discourse of life. 1685 -- The earth-quake of Jamaica, describ'd in a Pindarick poem. 1692 -- A Pindarick ode, in praise of folly and knavery. 1696 -- The foreigners, pt. 1. 1700. Produced by David Starner, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Selected Poems (1685-1700) by John Tutchin" is a collection of poetry published during the late 17th century. The book compiles various works of John Tutchin, an English poet and journalist known for his satirical style and political critiques. His poems span a range of themes, reflecting on contemporary societal issues, personal experiences, and broader philosophical musings, all imbued with a sense of irony and wit. Within this collection, Tutchin showcases his ability to blend humor with serious commentary, addressing topics such as tyranny, human folly, and the human condition. Notable poems include "Tory Catch," a satirical depiction of drunken revelry, and "The Earth-quake of Jamaica," which employs vivid imagery to grapple with natural disasters and their moral implications. Tutchin's work is characterized by its sharp critiques of authority and avarice, particularly showcased in pieces like "A Pindarick Ode in the Praise of Folly and Knavery," where he explores the paradoxes of folly contrasted with wisdom. This breadth of content reveals Tutchin’s literary versatility and offers readers a glimpse into the tumultuous political and social climate of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 Peterson, Spiro https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38407 79246 79246