Classical Influences on English Poetry, PDF eBook

Classical Influences on English Poetry PDF

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First published in 1951 this bookpresents a comprehensive account of the classical influences on English poetry with illustrative examples. This is a sequel to Thomson's book on Classical Background of English Literature. The author brings important themes like Homer and epic tradition in antiquity; Milton and epic tradition in modern times; didactic poetry; lyric poetry; elegiac poetry; satire and comedy; and the epigram. This is an interesting read for students of English literature and general readers interested in English poetry.

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