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The Genuine Poetical Works of Charles Cotton is a collection of poems by the English poet Charles Cotton. The collection includes three works: Scarronides, Or Virgil Travestie; Lucian Burlesqu��d, Or The Scoffer Scoff��d; and The Wonders of the Peake. Scarronides is a satirical parody of Virgil's Aeneid, while Lucian Burlesqu'd is a humorous take on the works of the ancient Greek satirist Lucian. The Wonders of the Peake is a descriptive poem that celebrates the natural beauty of the Peak District in England. The book provides a rare insight into the poetry of Charles Cotton, who is perhaps best known for his friendship with the writer Izaak Walton and his contributions to the Compleat Angler. Overall, The Genuine Poetical Works of Charles Cotton is a fascinating collection of poems that showcase the wit, humor, and poetic talent of this lesser-known English poet.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.