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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... less and less through Parliament , which kept antagonizing him with objections to his policies and practices , especially his belief in the divine right of kings . James also alienated his new subjects by spending lavishly on his ...
... less ceremony , less elaborate ritual , and fewer ( or no ) images in the Church , with more emphasis on the sermon and the devotional aspects of worship . Like his father , Charles soon was at odds with his Parliament and decided in ...
... less than divine ! Hail Son of God , Saviour of men , thy name Shall be the copious matter of my song Henceforth , and never shall my harp thy praise Forget , nor from thy Father's praise disjoin . ( 3 : 410-415 ) Moreover , the ...
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 |