Lectures on English poets by James Russell Lowell
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"Lectures on English Poets" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of scholarly lectures on poetry written in the late 19th century. The work analyzes key figures in English poetry and the qualities that define their contributions, reflecting on the rich literary tradition of England. It likely covers a range of poets, with Lowell's unique insights blending historical context, personal anecdotes, and critical observation, making it a valuable text for readers interested
in literary analysis. The opening of the book sets the stage for Lowell's exploration of English poetry, outlining his qualifications and the context of his lectures at the Lowell Institute. He acknowledges the challenge of discussing poetry, noting that it transcends mere understanding and requires a deep emotional response. Lowell introduces themes such as the imaginative and emotional depth of poetry, the poetic faculty versus mere literary ability, and the inherent beauty and power of poetic expression. As he begins his first lecture, he emphasizes that poetry captures feelings and insights that enrich the human experience, thus challenging the audience to engage with the deeper meanings behind the works of the poets he will discuss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11021336 |
| Title | Lectures on English poets |
| Original Publication | Cleveland: The Rowfant Club, 1897. |
| Contents | I. Definitions -- II. Piers Ploughman's vision -- III. The metrical romances -- IV. The ballads -- V. Chaucer -- VI. Spenser -- VII. Milton -- VIII. Butler -- IX. Pope -- X. Poetic diction -- XI. Wordsworth -- XII. The function of the poet. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72324 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72324-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 282 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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