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“Scarronides, Or Virgil Travestie” is Charles Cotton's witty and irreverent take on Virgil's epic, the Aeneid. This mock poem, presented in English burlesque, specifically targets the first and fourth books, transforming the solemn grandeur of the original into a humorous and entertaining parody. Cottonâ€(TM)s work is a significant example of 17th-century English burlesque poetry, showcasing the era's penchant for satire and its playful engagement with classical literature. This edition offers readers a chance to experience a unique interpretation of Virgil, blending high and low culture in a manner that is both amusing and thought-provoking. It remains a valuable text for students and enthusiasts of poetry, satire, and classical reception. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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