Ballad In Macaronic Latin, Entitled "rustica Descriptio Visitationis Fanaticae", Being A Country Cle

Rediscover a unique voice from the 17th century with "A Ballad In Macaronic Latin, Entitled 'rustica Descriptio Visitationis Fanaticae'." This intriguing work, attributed to John Allibond and supplemented with notes by Edward Ward, presents a country clergyman's lament upon revisiting Oxford after the turbulent Root-and-Branch Reform of 1648-1649. Written in macaronic Latin-a blend of Latin and vernacular-the ballad offers a satirical and tragi-comical perspective on the era's societal and religious upheaval.

This edition revives a fascinating piece of literary history, providing insight into the intellectual and emotional landscape of post-Civil War England. Scholars and enthusiasts of Latin literature, British history, and satirical verse will find this a valuable and engaging read.

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