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Peacock's Four Ages Of Poetry; Shelley's Defense Of Poetry; Browning's Essay On Shelley (1921)

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Peacock�������s Four Ages of Poetry, Shelley�������s Defense of Poetry, and Browning�������s Essay on Shelley is a book written by H.F.B. Brett-Smith and published in 1921. The book is a compilation of three important essays on poetry written by three renowned English poets of the Romantic era.The first essay, Four Ages of Poetry, was written by Thomas Love Peacock in 1820. In this essay, Peacock argues that there are four distinct ages of poetry, each with its own characteristics and themes. He also provides examples of poets from each age.The second essay, Defense of Poetry, was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1821. In this essay, Shelley defends poetry as a powerful and transformative force that can inspire people to act for the greater good. He also argues that poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.The third essay, Essay on Shelley, was written by Robert Browning in 1852. In this essay, Browning reflects on the life and work of Shelley, whom he greatly admired. He provides insights into Shelley's poetic style and themes, and also discusses some of the criticisms that have been leveled against Shelley's work.Overall, Peacock�������s Four Ages of Poetry, Shelley�������s Defense of Poetry, and Browning�������s Essay on Shelley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Romantic era of English literature, and the role that poetry played in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the time.Additional Author Is Robert Browning.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164968658
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 144
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 386 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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Peacock�������s Four Ages of Poetry, Shelley�������s Defense of Poetry, and Browning�������s Essay on Shelley is a book written by H.F.B. Brett-Smith and published in 1921. The book is a compilation of three important essays on poetry written by three renowned English poets of the Romantic era.The first essay, Four Ages of Poetry, was written by Thomas Love Peacock in 1820. In this essay, Peacock argues that there are four distinct ages of poetry, each with its own characteristics and themes. He also provides examples of poets from each age.The second essay, Defense of Poetry, was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley in 1821. In this essay, Shelley defends poetry as a powerful and transformative force that can inspire people to act for the greater good. He also argues that poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.The third essay, Essay on Shelley, was written by Robert Browning in 1852. In this essay, Browning reflects on the life and work of Shelley, whom he greatly admired. He provides insights into Shelley's poetic style and themes, and also discusses some of the criticisms that have been leveled against Shelley's work.Overall, Peacock�������s Four Ages of Poetry, Shelley�������s Defense of Poetry, and Browning�������s Essay on Shelley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Romantic era of English literature, and the role that poetry played in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the time.Additional Author Is Robert Browning.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.

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