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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... final passage into heaven . His only hope is in Christ's redemptive power that may continue to shine for him and save him from such a terrible fate . Note that even at this point Donne uses a pun , when he has the " Son " shine to evoke ...
... final lines Herbert makes sure that the iambic pattern is definite and the rhymes are good to reinforce the sense that harmony and order have been restored . It is a dramatic turnaround after all that defiant outpouring . This is ...
... final challenge to Samson , perhaps as a fur- ther stimulant to rouse him from his despair . Harapha brags that he would easily have beaten the Hebrew warrior if they had ever met in hand - to - hand combat , and declares that he would ...
Contents
Introduction to Reading Poetry | 1 |
Poet of Secular and Sacred Love | 19 |
Elegist Satirist and Moralist | 37 |
Copyright | |
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The Pleasure of Poetry: Reading and Enjoying British Poetry from Donne to Burns Nicolas H. Nelson No preview available - 2006 |