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

Peacock's Four Ages of Poetry; Shelley's Defense of Poetry; Browning's Essay on Shelley (1921) is a collection of three essays by notable literary figures. The first essay, written by Thomas Love Peacock, explores the four ages of poetry from ancient times to the present day. Peacock examines the works of poets from each era and evaluates their contributions to the art form.The second essay in the collection is Percy Bysshe Shelley's Defense of Poetry. In this essay, Shelley argues that poetry is the highest form of human expression and that it has the power to inspire and elevate the human spirit. He also discusses the role of the poet in society and the importance of imagination and creativity.The final essay in the collection is Robert Browning's Essay on Shelley. Browning offers his own perspective on Shelley's life and work, including his poetry and his political beliefs. He also discusses the influence that Shelley had on his own writing and on the Romantic movement as a whole.Overall, Peacock's Four Ages of Poetry; Shelley's Defense of Poetry; Browning's Essay on Shelley (1921) offers a comprehensive look at the history and significance of poetry, as well as the impact of three influential literary figures on the genre.Edited By H. F. B. Brett-Smith.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.