The Theory Of Poetry In England

Its Development In Doctrines And Ideas From The Sixteenth Century To The Nineteenth Century (1914)

von Richard Pape Cowl

336 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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 is a comprehensive study of the evolution of poetry theory in England, tracing its development from the 16th century to the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular period in the history of English poetry. The first chapter discusses the early development of poetry theory in England, while subsequent chapters examine the works of major poets and critics, such as Samuel Johnson, William Wordsworth, and John Keats.Throughout the book, Cowl explores the various doctrines and ideas that shaped the theory of poetry in England during this time period. He examines the role of imagination, the relationship between poetry and nature, and the importance of emotion and sentiment in poetry.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English poetry and the development of poetry theory. It provides a detailed analysis of the major ideas and trends that shaped the theory of poetry in England over several centuries, and offers insights into the works of some of the most influential poets and critics of the time.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik Lyrik und Dichter
• ISBN: 9781104403157
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC