English Poets of the Eighteenth Century: Selected and Edited with an Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Bernbaum, Ernest

9781332780518: English Poets of the Eighteenth Century: Selected and Edited with an Introduction (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332780512 ISBN 13 : 9781332780518

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The clearest portrayal of the prominent features of an age may sometimes be seen in poems which reveal what men desire to be rather than what they are; and which express sentiments typical, even commonplace, rather than individual. John Pomfret s Choice (1700) is commonplace indeed; it was never deemed great, but it as remarkably popular. No composition in our language, opined Dr. Johnson, has been oftener perused, an opinion quite incredible until one perceives how intimately the poem harmonizes with the prevalent mood of its contemporary readers. It was written by a clergyman (a circumstance not insignificant); its form is the heroic couplet; its content is a wish for a peaceful and civilized mode of existence. And what is believed to satisfy that longing? A life of leisure; the necessaries of comfort plentifully provided, but used temperately; a country-house upon a hillside, not too distant from the city; a little garden bordered by a rivulet; a quiet study furnished with the classical Roman poets; the society of a few friends, men who know the world as well as books, who are loyal to their nation and their church, and whose conversation is intellectually vigorous but always polite; the occasional companionship of a woman of virtue, wit, and poise of manner; and, above all, the avoidance of pubhc or private contentions. Culture and peace and the greater of these is peace! The sentiment characterizes the first quarter of the eighteenth century. The poets of that period had received an abundant heritage from the Elizabethans, the Cavaliers, Dryden, and Milton. It was a poetry of passionate love, chivalric honor, indignant satire, and sublime faith.
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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332780512
ISBN 13: 9781332780518
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Nombre de pages: 416
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English Poets of the Eighteenth Century (Classic Reprint)

Ernest Bernbaum

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1332780512 ISBN 13 : 9781332780518

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a rich tapestry of English poetry from the 18th century, capturing the spirit and concerns of the era. From the serenely philosophical musings of John Pomfret to the fire and passion of Robert Burns, these poets explored themes of morality, nature, love, and loss. The collection encompasses the elegant wit of Alexander Pope and the tender melancholy of William Cowper, showcasing the diverse voices and styles that shaped this transformative period in English literature. Through their verses, readers glimpse the intellectual and emotional landscape of 18th-century England, tracing the evolution of literary sensibilities and the enduring themes that continue to resonate today. 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. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332780518_0

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