The Canons Of Criticism, And Glossary; The Trial Of The Letter Y, And Sonnets

The Canons of Criticism and Glossary, The Trial of the Letter Y, and Sonnets is a book written by Thomas Edwards. It is a collection of literary works that includes a set of critical guidelines or canons for evaluating literature, a glossary of literary terms, a satirical trial of the letter Y, and a series of sonnets.The Canons of Criticism is a set of rules and principles that Edwards believed were necessary for evaluating literature. The canons cover topics such as style, form, and content, and provide a framework for understanding and analyzing literary works.The Glossary is a comprehensive guide to literary terms and their definitions. It includes definitions for common terms such as metaphor, simile, and allusion, as well as more obscure terms like enjambment and sestina.The Trial of the Letter Y is a satirical piece in which the letter Y is put on trial for its use in the English language. The trial is a humorous critique of the English language and its quirks.The Sonnets are a series of 14-line poems that explore themes such as love, nature, and mortality. Edwards' sonnets are written in the traditional form of the Shakespearean sonnet, with a rhyme scheme of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.Overall, The Canons of Criticism and Glossary, The Trial of the Letter Y, and Sonnets is a diverse collection of literary works that provide insight into Edwards' views on literature and language.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.