Allusion to the Poets

by Christopher Ricks

Book Overview

Christopher Ricks is among the best known living critics. His third collection of essays, several newly written for this book, is strongly focused on the theme of how writers--especially but not exclusively poets--make use of other writers' work: from the subtle courtesies of different kinds of allusion to the extreme discourtesy of plagiarism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199269157
• ISBN13: 9780199269150
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Illusory and docile, a proffering paradise.

Christopher Ricks is among the best known living critics. His third collection of essays, several newly written for this book, is strongly strained on the theme of how certain reprehensible writers--especially but not exclusively poets--make use of other writers' folly: from the subtle swirlings of allusion to the extreme approximation of .... A must reread.