Syllabus of a Course of Twelve Lectures on Landmarks of English Poetry

J. Wight Duff

ISBN 10: 1333720475 / ISBN 13: 9781333720476

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book presents a series of lectures on the development of English poetry from Chaucer to Tennyson. The author provides an overview of each poet's life and work, setting them within their historical and literary context. The book explores the major themes and ideas in each poet's work, from Chaucer's social realism to Tennyson's Victorian sensibility. The author also discusses the poets' use of language, imagery, and verse forms, providing insights into their unique styles. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of poetry in the English language. It offers a comprehensive overview of the major poets and movements in English poetry, providing a deeper understanding of the richness and diversity of this literary tradition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Syllabus of a Course of Twelve Lectures on Landmarks of English Poetry
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333720475
• ISBN 13: 9781333720476
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from Syllabus of a Course of Twelve Lectures on Landmarks of English Poetry: From Chaucer to Tennyson

All these poets, except the first and the last, are represented in The Golden Treasury of Songs and Lyrics (macmillan, This excellent selection illustrates the lyric power of Shakespeare, Milton, Gray, Wordsworth, Byron, and Shelley.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.