Aspects Of Poetry

Aspects of Poetry: Being Lectures Delivered at Oxford (1882) is a collection of lectures given by John Campbell Shairp, a Scottish poet and literary critic, during his time as Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford. The book covers a range of topics related to poetry, including the nature of poetry, the role of the poet, the relationship between poetry and religion, and the significance of poetic form. Shairp draws on examples from the works of poets such as Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Tennyson to illustrate his points, and provides insightful analysis and commentary on each topic. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature, as well as anyone with an interest in poetry and its role in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.