English Poetry - 17th Century - Literary Criticism, English Poetry - 16th Century - Literary Criticism, Philosophy & Literature
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B> This work provides and introduction to the work of six poets: Donne, Herbert, Crashaw, Vaughan, Marvell and Traherne. By closely examining how the poems work, this book aims to help readers enjoy and critically appreciate the ways in which fantastic and elaborate styles may express private intensities. There is emphasis on the differences covered by the term 'Metaphysical' and on the rich and strange diversity of the poets inner lives. A discussion of each poet is preceded by a 'Life' section in which the biological facts, personal, cultural and political, are treated with a view toward illuminating the concerns of the poet. those interested in Metaphysical poetry and literary criticism. Also available in Hardcover 0-582-29834-2.Editorials
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Reid (English, U. of Sterling) introduces the work of Donne, Herbert, Crashaw, Vaughan, Marvell, and Traherne. By detailing how the poems work, he helps readers at all stages of proficiency and knowledge enjoy and critically appreciate the ways in which fantastic and elaborate styles may express private intensities. He emphasizes the range of meanings covered by the term metaphysical, and the rich and strange diversity of the poets' inner lives. For each of the six, he provides biographical information that can help illuminate the poems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 21, 2000
Publisher
Harlow, England ; Longman, 2000.
Pages
296
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780582298354