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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... 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 his saving grace ...
... heaven would soar , And would not be obliged to God for more . Vain , wretched creature , how art thou misled To think thy wit these godlike notions bred ! These truths are not the product of thy mind , But dropped from heaven , and of ...
... heaven , a bit of hyperbole meant to emphasize how powerful it is . In the seventh stanza Dryden suggests that the organ is even more pow- erful than Orpheus's lyre , which in classical myth prompted animals , as well as rocks and trees ...
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The Pleasure of Poetry: Reading and Enjoying British Poetry from Donne to Burns Nicolas H. Nelson No preview available - 2006 |