The Pleasure of Poetry: Reading and Enjoying British Poetry from Donne to BurnsThe poetry produced by the British poets of the 17th and 18th centuries is considered to be among the best ever written. But many general readers feel intimidated by the language or structure of the poetry, and so tend to shy away from enjoying these poets and their works. Nelson takes readers on a tour of the major works and figures of 17th- and 18th-century British poetry, explaining major themes, devices, styles, language, rhythm, sound, tone, imagery, form, and meaning. Beginning each chapter with a sketch of the poet's life and career, the author then looks at five or six representative works, helping readers understand and appreciate the beauty of poetry itself. |
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... contrast Cromwell's previously peaceful life on his farm ( or his " private gardens ” ) to his violent , destructive effect on the country when he enters the conflict . From the pastoral world to war , his entry became revolutionary ...
... contrast and assumes some knowledge on the part of the reader , it is a relatively sophisticated method that depends on wit and imagination , in contrast to simple name calling and in- sults . The epic was considered the highest of all ...
... contrast how far Belinda is from true grace . It clearly has nothing to do with her life or her real interests , but ... contrasts them by making them objects of the same verb ( the technical 170 The Pleasure of Poetry.
Contents
Introduction to Reading Poetry | 1 |
Poet of Secular and Sacred Love | 19 |
Elegist Satirist and Moralist | 37 |
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The Pleasure of Poetry: Reading and Enjoying British Poetry from Donne to Burns Nicolas H. Nelson No preview available - 2006 |