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The Complete Works in Prose and Verse of Francis Quarles V1: Prose (1880) is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the English poet and author Francis Quarles. This volume focuses solely on Quarles' prose works, which include a variety of essays, meditations, and religious tracts. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Quarles' writing. The first section contains Quarles' religious works, including his famous Emblems, which use symbolic images to convey moral and spiritual lessons. The second section includes Quarles' secular works, such as his political treatises and his satirical essays. The final section of the book contains Quarles' miscellaneous writings, including his letters and his translations of classical literature. Throughout the book, readers will find Quarles' distinctive style, which blends poetic language with religious and moral themes. This edition also includes a detailed introduction to Quarles' life and work, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of his writing. Overall, The Complete Works in Prose and Verse of Francis Quarles V1: Prose (1880) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture of seventeenth-century England.In Three Volumes.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.