Classical Influences on English Poetry

ISBN-13: 9781032612379 / Twarda / 2024 / 270 str.

J.A.K. Thomson

Opis

First published in 1951 this book presents a comprehensive account of the classical influences on English poetry with illustrative examples. The author brings important themes like didactic poetry; lyric poetry; elegiac poetry; satire and comedy; and the epigram.

Spis treści

Preface 1. The Epic 2. The Epic Tradition in Antiquity 3. The Epic Tradition in Modern Times: Milton 4. Didactic Poetry 5. Tragedy 6. Comedy 7. Lyric Poetry 8. Elegiac Poetry 9. The Pastoral 10. Satire 11. The Epigram Appendix

O autorze

J. A. K. Thomson