Elizabethan Criticism Of Poetry (1914)

By Guy Andrew Thompson

Book Overview

""Elizabethan Criticism of Poetry"" is a book written by Guy Andrew Thompson and first published in 1914. The book explores the literary criticism of poetry during the Elizabethan era, with a focus on the works of influential writers such as Sir Philip Sidney, Edmund Spenser, and William Shakespeare. Thompson delves into the cultural and historical context of the Elizabethan era, examining the social and political factors that influenced the development of poetry and literary criticism. He also analyzes the different approaches to poetry criticism during this period, including the use of classical models and the importance of personal taste and judgment.Throughout the book, Thompson provides detailed analyses of key works of poetry and criticism, offering insights into the literary techniques and themes of these texts. He also highlights the ways in which Elizabethan poets and critics influenced later generations of writers and thinkers.Overall, ""Elizabethan Criticism of Poetry"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism and the development of poetry during the Elizabethan era.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: 1164016539
• ISBN13: 9781164016533
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"