Poetry - Literary Criticism, General & Miscellaneous Literary Criticism, Literary Reference, English Literature
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Overview
Comprehensive anti exhaustive guide to classical names and references in English poetry, from Chaucer to the twentieth century. Over eighty poets are covered anti all classical references in their works, with only minor exceptions, are included. An essential tool for all students of English poetry.Editorials
Choice
Most classical dictionaries do one of several things: define and describe their subjects; provide references to classical sources that discuss the subjects; note classical allusions made to the subjects by subsequent writers. Eric Smith's dictionary does all three...highly recommended for all academic libraries, lower division and up.Choice
"Most classical dictionaries do one of several things: define and describe their subjects; provide references to classical sources that discuss the subjects; note classical allusions made to the subjects by subsequent writers. Eric Smith's dictionary does all three...highly recommended for all academic libraries, lower division and up."Book Details
Published
June 28, 1986
Publisher
Woodbridge, Suffolk : D.S. Brewer ; 1984.
Pages
322
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780389206644