Characteristics Of English Poets From Chaucer To Shirley

By William Minto

Book Overview

""Characteristics Of English Poets From Chaucer To Shirley"" is a book written by William Minto that provides a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of English poets from the medieval period to the early modern era. The book explores the works of prominent poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, John Donne, and James Shirley, among others. Minto examines the themes, styles, and literary techniques used by these poets, and provides an in-depth analysis of their contributions to English literature. The book also discusses the historical and cultural context in which these poets lived and worked, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the social, political, and cultural factors that influenced their writing. ""Characteristics Of English Poets From Chaucer To Shirley"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature, and is a must-read for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430495693
• ISBN13: 9781430495697
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"