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LoC No.: 16025506
Title:
The Poems of Richard Corbet, late bishop of Oxford and of Norwich
4th edition
Credits: Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Poems of Richard Corbet, late bishop of Oxford and of Norwich" by Richard Corbet is a collection of poetry that was compiled and published in the early 19th century. This volume includes a variety of works by Corbet, an accomplished poet and cleric of the 17th century, highlighting his witty and humorous style reflective of the sociopolitical issues of his time. The book not only serves as a testament to Corbet's poetic talent but also provides insights into his life and the historical context in which he lived. The opening of the collection provides a glimpse into the author's biography, detailing Richard Corbet's early life, education, and key associations that influenced his literary career. It recounts various anecdotes and notable achievements, such as his roles as a preacher and a courtier, illustrating his blend of humor and reflection in both his personal interactions and his poetry. The introductory section also contextualizes his work within the rich tapestry of 17th-century English literature, while highlighting the challenges he faced as a clergyman during times of religious strife, setting the tone for the poems that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Corbet, Richard, 1582-1635
Annotator: Gilchrist, Octavius, 1779-1823
EBook No.: 65375
Published: May 18, 2021
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16025506
Title:
The Poems of Richard Corbet, late bishop of Oxford and of Norwich
4th edition
Credits: Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Poems of Richard Corbet, late bishop of Oxford and of Norwich" by Richard Corbet is a collection of poetry that was compiled and published in the early 19th century. This volume includes a variety of works by Corbet, an accomplished poet and cleric of the 17th century, highlighting his witty and humorous style reflective of the sociopolitical issues of his time. The book not only serves as a testament to Corbet's poetic talent but also provides insights into his life and the historical context in which he lived. The opening of the collection provides a glimpse into the author's biography, detailing Richard Corbet's early life, education, and key associations that influenced his literary career. It recounts various anecdotes and notable achievements, such as his roles as a preacher and a courtier, illustrating his blend of humor and reflection in both his personal interactions and his poetry. The introductory section also contextualizes his work within the rich tapestry of 17th-century English literature, while highlighting the challenges he faced as a clergyman during times of religious strife, setting the tone for the poems that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Corbet, Richard, 1582-1635
Annotator: Gilchrist, Octavius, 1779-1823
EBook No.: 65375
Published: May 18, 2021
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.