Classical Influences on English Poetry

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-61242-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 274 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Reihe: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1951 this book presents a comprehensive account of the classical influences on English poetry with illustrative examples. This is a sequel to Thomson’s book on Classical Background of English Literature. The author brings important themes like Homer and epic tradition in antiquity; Milton and epic tradition in modern times; didactic poetry; lyric poetry; elegiac poetry; satire and comedy; and the epigram. This is an interesting read for students of English literature and general readers interested in English poetry.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thomson, J. A. K.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Englische Literatur
• Geisteswissenschaften Literaturwissenschaft Literatur: Sammlungen, Anthologien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface 1. The Epic 2. The Epic Tradition in Antiquity 3. The Epic Tradition in Modern Times: Milton 4. Didactic Poetry 5. Tragedy 6. Comedy 7. Lyric Poetry 8. Elegiac Poetry 9. The Pastoral 10. Satire 11. The Epigram Appendix