From Shakespeare to Pope an Inquiry into the Causes and Phenomena of the Rise of Classical Poetry in England

From Shakespeare to Pope: An Inquiry into the Causes and Phenomena of the Rise of Classical Poetry in England is a book written by Edmund Gosse. Published in 1885, it examines the transition of English poetry from the Elizabethan period to the Augustan age. The book explores the influence of classical literature on English poets during this period, including Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, and Pope. Gosse analyzes the poetic techniques and themes of these writers, and how they adapted classical forms and styles to suit their own artistic visions. He also discusses the social and political factors that contributed to the rise of classical poetry in England, such as the Restoration of the monarchy and the growth of the middle class. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of English literary criticism, and has been praised for its insightful analysis and elegant prose.1885. This volume originated from lectures first delivered by Gosse to members of the University of Cambridge, in the Hall of Trinity College. Contents: Dedication; Poetry at the Death of Shakespeare; Waller and Sacharissa; The Exiles; Davenant and Cowley; The Reaction; and The Restoration. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.