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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... turns to glare at her as she continues to go about her work without , apparently , noticing him . The scene becomes even more interesting as the rain turns into a down- pour and the people in the streets need to seek shelter quickly ...
... turns , he meets a stranger's eye , His suppliants scorn him , and his followers fly ; At once is lost the pride of awful state , The golden canopy , the glittering plate , The regal palace , the luxurious board , The liveried army ...
... turns to more general temptations , such as the normal human desire to live a long life . Of course we tend to forget all the ills that flesh is heir to , and that the longer we live , the more we can suffer both mentally and physically ...
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 |