Literary studies: poetry and poets Books

This antiquarian volume contains a collection of poems written by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. A delightful collection worthy of a place atop any bookshelf, this compendium is a veritable must-have for fans of Chesterton's work, and is one not to be missed...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, ...

Wordsworth's Prose is a thoughtful exploration of the non-poetic writings of the great British Romantic poet William Wordsworth. From his reflections on art and nature to his political and social commentary, this book sheds new light on the multifaceted...

This book is a detailed exploration of the naturalistic tendencies within English poetry, with a focus on the works of major poets such as Wordsworth, Tennyson, and Arnold. Written by Stopford Augustus Brooke, a respected poet and literary critic, this...

A collection of essays that explores the art and craft of poetry, delving into questions of form, structure, and meaning. With a focus on the works of modern poets such as William Carlos Williams and Robert Frost, Miles offers insightful commentary that...

Il libro parallela la vita di Guido Guinizelli con la sua riforma poetica e analizza le sue opere letterarie.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work...

The Social Ideals of Alfred Tennyson provides readers with a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Britain's most beloved poets. Through the use of Tennyson's poetry and personal correspondence, this book offers a glimpse into the social...

This scholarly work provides a comprehensive introduction to the life, works, and legacy of Dante Alighieri, the greatest poet of medieval Italy. Using a range of critical approaches, the author illuminates Dante's vision of humanity, spirituality, and...

Browning's poetry is known for its complexity and allusiveness, which can often be daunting to readers. In this handbook, Mrs. Orr provides in-depth analysis and commentary on Browning's major works, making them more accessible to the general reader.This...

This insightful literary analysis offers a fresh perspective on the classic poem 'The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam', which was translated by the renowned scholar Edward Fitzgerald. In this book, author Edward Heron-Allen examines the cultural and historical...

This book is a critical edition of John Dryden's famous poem, 'Absalom and Achitophel.' With detailed analysis and insightful commentary, this edition is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature.This work has...

In this critical edition, editors Candelent Price and John Keats explore two of the great poet's most important works. Through their careful analysis of Hyperion and The Eve of St. Mark, Price and Keats offer new insights into Keats's poetic vision and...

This comprehensive survey of English poetry provides a thorough grounding in the genre, from its earliest examples to the modern era. Benjamin Putnam Kurtz, Charles Mills Gayley, and Clement C. Young offer insightful commentary and analysis, backed up by...

This book is an analysis of Dante's masterpiece, the Divine Comedy. It explores the philosophical and theological themes, the allegorical techniques, and the historical context of the poem, as well as its influence on literature and art. It is designed...

Wilfred Pirt Mustard explores how Tennyson's poetry reflects classical influences. The author examines the ways in which Tennyson reimagines classical myths and motifs in his work to address modern questions and themes. This book is recommended for...

This insightful study explores the ideas and influences that shaped Wordsworth's revolutionary approach to poetry. Marjorie Latta Barstow Greenbie provides a nuanced analysis of the Lyrical Ballads and sheds light on the intellectual and cultural milieu...

Delivered by one of England's foremost literary critics, the Oxford Lectures on Poetry provide a thoughtful and insightful analysis of poetry as an art form. Bradley explores the complexities of poetic language, the relationship between the poet and the...

Dieses Werk von Karl Assman analysiert John Miltons berühmtes Epos, 'Paradise Lost', aus einer technischen Perspektive. Das Buch bietet Einblicke in die Struktur des Epos und wie Milton seine Technik anwandte, um den Leser zu fesseln.This work has been...

This study explores the influence of German literature and philosophy on the works of American poet Walt Whitman. Riethmueller delves into Whitman's personal relationships with German immigrants and scholars, as well as his translations of German works...

A survey of British poetry from its earliest iterations to the turn of the twentieth century, examining key poets, movements, and historical contexts that influenced the development of this important literary form.This work has been selected by scholars...

This book is a comprehensive introduction to poetry for students of English literature. It covers various topics such as form, meter, and imagery. The book includes numerous examples from classic English poetry to aid in the understanding of the material...

This concordance seeks to organize the vast vocabulary of Shelley's poetry into a coherent and useful structure. Each word is classified according to its meaning, offering readers a unique way to navigate the text and appreciate Shelley's artistry.This...

Lord Tennyson's In Memoriam is one of the greatest poems in the English language, but it can be difficult for modern readers to fully appreciate its beauty and complexity. In this book, Alfred Gatty provides a comprehensive guide to the poem, explaining...

Originally published in 1862, A Supplement to the Pharsalia of Lucan is a comprehensive guide to the epic poem of the same name. The book includes a detailed analysis of the text and its historical context, as well as additional commentary and...

A collection of essays and critical commentary on various poets and schools of poetry by influential writer and critic Meynell. Her insightful analyses reveal the nuances and complexities of poetic language and form, and offer a valuable perspective on...

In this influential work of literary criticism, Lowes explores the tension between conventional forms and individual expression in English poetry from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. He argues that great poets are able to innovate within...

This comprehensive reference work is an indispensable guide to the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson. With entries for all the major characters and places in his poetry and plays, as well as insightful synopses of each work, this book is an essential tool...

This book provides a unique approach to the study of poetry, using a lab-based methodology that enables readers to analyze the form, content, and style of works by a wide range of English and American poets. Featuring detailed exercises,...

In this collection of thought-provoking lectures, Griggs illuminates the complex interplay between poetry and philosophy in the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Through close readings of Tennyson's most famous works, Griggs uncovers the profound insights...

This book provides a history of English prosodical criticism from the 18th to the 19th centuries, tracing the evolution of metrical theory. Thomas Stewart Omond delves into the controversies among English metrists, their work on the analysis of metre and...

This book fills a need not met by any of the excellent critical books and collections of essays about Robert Frost's poems. It provides a basic commonsensical explication of all 355 poems in The Poetry of Robert Frost (1969) edited by Edward Connery...

"This is Perrone at his most brilliant. Erudite but accessible, thorough but playful: Brazil, Lyric, and the Americas is the latest contribution by the most knowledgeable U.S.-based scholar of the Brazilian lyric."--Severino Joao Albuquerque, University...

The poetry associated with Afrocubanismo has been of great interest to academics since the movement began in the late 1920s. Thomas Anderson's detailed analysis infuses new life into the study of these remarkable works. Focusing on the representations of...

"A critically sophisticated leap forward in the study of early medieval literature, Signs That Sing issues a bold challenge to long-held preconceptions about the relationships underlying Old English poetry between past and present, pagan and Christian,...

Rummaging through his papers in 1958, Ezra Pound came across a cache of notebooks dating back to the summer of 1912, when as a young man he had walked the troubadour landscape of southern France. Pound had been fascinated with the poetry of medieval...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Shah Nameh Or The Persian Poet Firdausi is a book written by James Atkinson, which provides a comprehensive overview of the epic poem Shahnameh, also known as The Book of Kings. The book explores the life and works of the Persian poet Firdausi, who...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

For fifty years, world-class poets have come to the village library in Katonah, New York to read for the Katonah Poetry Series. For close to 25 of those years, Billy Collins has curated the series. Psychologist and poet Andrew Kuhn interviewed 21 of...

A collection of short poems that lend insight into the mind of an intriguing and emotionally intelligent individual. The author blends themes of romance and tragedy, respectfully, in beautiful balance. The author describes his work as his "Soul, on...

"It's time to gather rest under duress." Music and its family of allied arts reigns high in the world Logan Ryan Smith has carved for his Singers. Dance and ritual act as counterforces to the martial law the poem has been written under, in this time of...

Precious Veyonne Belief is a deeply personal account of love, heartache, pain and so much more of what we have all experienced in life. Cole Wynter's debut collection of poetry is comprised of fifty individual poems and three original works of art by the...

Ryan Fredric Steinbeck's third book of poetry is titled Hurricane Catherine. It is the second book in a trilogy, picking up where "Upper Level Disturbance" left off. The haunting use of metaphors about storms and elemental events drives this book towards...

"soul wide shut" is a compilation of poetics that will take the reader on an expedition through the myriad stages of romantic love; from attraction to interaction, from fighting the feeling to free-falling, from first kisses to being completely intimate,...