Author: Samuel JohnsonPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 844
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The Works of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland; with Prefaces Biographical and Critical, Etc
Author: Samuel JohnsonThe works of the poets of Great Britain and Ireland. With prefaces, biographical and critical, by S. Johnson
Author: Great BritainThe Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV
Author: Theophilus CibberPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 265
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The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IVTheophilus Cibber
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland
Author: Theophilus CibberPublisher:
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Category : Poets, English
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
The Bibliographer's Manual of English Literature, Containing an Account of Rare, Curious, and Useful Books, Published in Or Relating to Great Britain and Ireland, from the Invention of Printing ... and the Prices at which They Have Been Sold in the Present Century
Author: William Thomas LowndesPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Singing the Chaos
Author: William PrattPublisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 9780826210487
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Combining both a historical and a critical approach toward the works of major British, American, French, German and Russian poets, this work surveys a century of high poetic achievement
The Bibliographer's Manual of English Literature
Author: William Thomas LowndesPublisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 664
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The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II
Author: Theophilus CibberPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Theophilus Cibber's "The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" (1753) Volume II is a comprehensive collection of biographies of notable poets from the region. Written in a scholarly and informative style, this book provides detailed insight into the lives, works, and literary influences of these poets. Cibber's literary context shows his deep knowledge and appreciation for the rich literary history of Britain and Ireland, making this volume an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The meticulous research and detailed analysis of each poet's contribution to the literary landscape offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and artistic heritage of the time. Theophilus Cibber, a prominent actor and writer of the 18th century, was well-positioned to undertake such a monumental task. His background in theater and literature provided him with the necessary expertise to delve into the lives and works of these celebrated poets. Cibber's dedication to preserving and promoting the legacy of British and Irish poets is evident in this meticulously researched volume. I highly recommend "The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" Volume II to anyone interested in the literary history of the region. Cibber's insightful biographies and in-depth analysis make this book a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the poets who have shaped the literary landscape of Britain and Ireland.
Contemporary Irish Poetry and the Pastoral Tradition
Author: Donna L. PottsPublisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826219438
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: A Lost Pastoral Rhythm: The Poetry of John Montague -- Chapter 2: "The God in the Tree" : Seamus Heaney and the Pastoral Tradition -- Chapter 3: "Love Poems, Elegies: I am losing my place " : Michael Longley's Environmental Elegies -- Chapter 4: Learning the Lingua Franca of a Lost Land: Eavan Boland's Suburban Pastoral -- Chapter 5: "In My Handerkerchief of a Garden" : Medbh McGuckian's Miniature Pastoral Retreats -- Chapter 6: "When Ireland Was Still under a Spell" : Miraculous Transformations in the Poetry of Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill -- Conclusion: The Future of Pastoral -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Bibliotheca Lindesiana ...
Author: James Ludovic Lindsay Earl of CrawfordPublisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 1378
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