Poetic Theory, Enlightenment, British History - Pre-17th Century - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
In this new collection, an impressive group of critics and literary scholars reappraises Smart’s legacy and his remarkable impact on twentieth-century poetry. Often considered a minor poet, notable mainly for his reputed madness, his dazzling "Song to David," and his friendship with Samuel Johnson, Smart has begun to emerge as a figure of interest as the demand has grown for historically nuanced studies of the Enlightenment and its values. This volume offers a finely historicized approach to Smart’s work, highlighting the markedly transitional quality of the eighteenth-century moment as regards the Enlightenment project. The book also analyzes the generative impact of Smart on modern poetry and music, demonstrating the reach of Smart’s contemporary resonance.Book Details
Published
September 1, 1999
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, 1999.
Pages
320
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780312213695