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LoC No.: 25014504

Title: Homage to John Dryden: Three Essays on Poetry of the Seventeenth Century

Series Title: [The Hogarth Essays no. 4]

Contents: John Dryden -- The metaphysical poets -- Andrew Marvell.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Google Books.)

Summary: "Homage to John Dryden: Three Essays on Poetry of the Seventeenth Century" by Eliot is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. The book examines the poetry of the seventeenth century, focusing particularly on John Dryden, the metaphysical poets, and Andrew Marvell. It explores the elegance, dignity, and unique qualities of poetry from this era, contrasting it with the popular verse of later periods. In these essays, Eliot seeks to revive appreciation for John Dryden's work, arguing that his genius extends beyond satire to a profound mastery of language that has often been overlooked. He discusses the characteristics of metaphysical poetry, particularly the complex interplay of ideas and emotions that defined poets like John Donne and Andrew Marvell. Through insightful analysis, Eliot highlights the sophistication and relevance of seventeenth-century poetry, emphasizing its contributions to the broader trajectory of English literature and calling for a renewed understanding of its merits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965

EBook No.: 63547

Published: Oct 25, 2020

Downloads: 308

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism

Subject: Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 17th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 25014504

Title: Homage to John Dryden: Three Essays on Poetry of the Seventeenth Century

Series Title: [The Hogarth Essays no. 4]

Contents: John Dryden -- The metaphysical poets -- Andrew Marvell.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Google Books.)

Summary: "Homage to John Dryden: Three Essays on Poetry of the Seventeenth Century" by Eliot is a collection of critical essays written in the early 20th century. The book examines the poetry of the seventeenth century, focusing particularly on John Dryden, the metaphysical poets, and Andrew Marvell. It explores the elegance, dignity, and unique qualities of poetry from this era, contrasting it with the popular verse of later periods. In these essays, Eliot seeks to revive appreciation for John Dryden's work, arguing that his genius extends beyond satire to a profound mastery of language that has often been overlooked. He discusses the characteristics of metaphysical poetry, particularly the complex interplay of ideas and emotions that defined poets like John Donne and Andrew Marvell. Through insightful analysis, Eliot highlights the sophistication and relevance of seventeenth-century poetry, emphasizing its contributions to the broader trajectory of English literature and calling for a renewed understanding of its merits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965

EBook No.: 63547

Published: Oct 25, 2020

Downloads: 308

Language: English

Subject: English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism

Subject: Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 17th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.