Classical Influences on English Poetry, Hardback Book

Classical Influences on English Poetry Hardback

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First published in 1951 this book presents 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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