Gross, John J

Provides a representative selection of work by major prose-writers in the English language, drawn from throughout five centuries. 'Arranged chronologically.

Draws on a wide range of verse forms such as epigrams, street ballads, classical poetry, Augustan satire, and advertising jingles.

Includes 140 essays by 120 writers: classics, curiosities, meditations, diversions, old favorites, and recent examples.