A highly readable and illustrated introduction to the work of Milton, which provides both a biographical account of the poet and his influences, and a critical survey of his poetry.
A highly readable and illustrated introduction to the work of Milton, which provides both a biographical account of the poet and his influences, and a...
An authoritative guide to the life and works of Hopkins, for those who require a good introduction from which to explore the author's works more fully.
An authoritative guide to the life and works of Hopkins, for those who require a good introduction from which to explore the author's works more fully...
Considers the literary career of G.M. Hopkins, examining his family and religious backgrounds and his literary development and works. This series is intended for students of English literature requiring guidance through characteristic difficulties in the work of individual writers and poets.
Considers the literary career of G.M. Hopkins, examining his family and religious backgrounds and his literary development and works. This series is i...
Rewritten, to take account of the Pope studies and criticism published since the first edition appeared in 1976. Errors have been corrected, and sections revised and expanded where the author's views have changed. Part Two now contains introductory essays to a number of Pope's major poems.
Rewritten, to take account of the Pope studies and criticism published since the first edition appeared in 1976. Errors have been corrected, and secti...
Focusing on the background to Yeats's life and and work, this study provides an outline of Irish history and an exploration of magic and myth, in an attempt to make Yeats's work more accessible.
Focusing on the background to Yeats's life and and work, this study provides an outline of Irish history and an exploration of magic and myth, in an a...
This critical study of Pound's work is intended for those needing guidance through the difficulties of his work and is designed to enable the reader to reach a greater understanding and enjoyment of it.
This critical study of Pound's work is intended for those needing guidance through the difficulties of his work and is designed to enable the reader t...
This text follows a chronological account of Jonathan Swift's life. It focuses on "Gulliver's Travels", but also discusses other works including early satires, political writings, poems and letters. Detailed chronological charts place Swift's life and works in political and cultural context.
This text follows a chronological account of Jonathan Swift's life. It focuses on "Gulliver's Travels", but also discusses other works including early...
This study provides an authoritative overview of all Marlowe's work. The result is a reading of Marlowe that re-opens debates about his status as a radical figure and as a subversive playwright.
This study provides an authoritative overview of all Marlowe's work. The result is a reading of Marlowe that re-opens debates about his status as a ra...
Probably the most famous of the Metaphysical poets, John Donne worked with and influenced many of the leading poets of the age. This excellent introduction to his life and works sets his writing firmly in the context of his times.
Probably the most famous of the Metaphysical poets, John Donne worked with and influenced many of the leading poets of the age. This excellent introdu...
