The Theory Of Poetry In England: Its Development In Doctrines And Ideas From The Sixteenth Century To The Nineteenth Century (1914)

""The Theory of Poetry in England: Its Development in Doctrines and Ideas from the Sixteenth Century to the Nineteenth Century"" is a book written by Richard Pape Cowl and published in 1914. The book explores the evolution of poetry theory in England from the 16th to the 19th century, examining the various ideas and doctrines that have influenced English poetry during this time. Cowl delves into the works of prominent poets and critics, such as Sir Philip Sidney, John Dryden, Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and William Wordsworth, among others, to analyze their contributions to the development of English poetry. The book also explores the influence of classical literature and the rise of Romanticism on English poetry theory. Overall, ""The Theory of Poetry in England"" provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of English poetry theory and its impact on the development of poetry as an art form in England.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.