Publisher's Synopsis
A Modern Pyramid: To Commemorate E Septuagint Of Worthies is a book written by Martin Farquhar Tupper and published in 1839. The book is a collection of poems that celebrates the lives of 70 famous people, including artists, scientists, philosophers, and writers, who have made significant contributions to society. The title of the book refers to the ancient Egyptian pyramids, which were built to honor the dead. Tupper uses the metaphor of a pyramid to represent the legacy of these great individuals, whose influence continues to be felt long after their deaths. The poems are written in a formal, classical style, and are accompanied by illustrations that depict the subjects of the poems. Overall, A Modern Pyramid is a tribute to the enduring power of human achievement and the impact that individuals can have on the world.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.
