Explore the spirited verse and sharp wit of a Restoration poet, now gathered with context and memory. This second volume collects Matthew Prior’s verse alongside explanatory notes and memoirs, offering both the poems and the stories behind them. Read as a key companion to his satirical and lyrical work, it blends creative pieces with the scholarship that illuminates them.
This edition presents a substantial selection of Prior’s poems, including epic‑mona and translations, paired with notes and biographies that help readers understand the references, all in one accessible volume. It’s a valuable resource for anyone studying late 17th‑ to early 18th‑century English poetry, as well as fans seeking a fuller picture of the author’s voice and influences.
- A broad collection of poems, odes, epistles, and translations in Prior’s distinctive style
- Explanatory notes that clarify allusions, historical context, and literary choices
- Memoirs and biographical material to enrich understanding of the poet’s life
- Apparent debates on epic form, rhyming practice, and the poetry of the era
Ideal for readers of Restoration poetry, literary history enthusiasts, and collectors seeking a fuller portrait of Prior’s work.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book's search for happiness finds a prominent 18th-century philosopher-poet grappling with the big questions, using wit, reason, and rhyme to explore life's meaning and purpose. The author, greatly influenced by the works of John Locke and Isaac Newton, penned this inquiry into the nature of the universe, the role of the divine, and humanity's place within it all. Through the use of reason and logic, the author posits that in our relentless pursuit of happiness, we must never lose sight of our own mortality. This book of verse remains an essential text for scholars of philosophy and poetry today, with its exploration of Enlightenment ideals that continue to resonate in the modern era. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781334388880_0
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