English Lyric In The Age Of Reason (1922)

By Oswald Doughty

Book Overview

English Lyric In The Age Of Reason, written by Oswald Doughty and published in 1922, is a comprehensive study of the development of English poetry during the 18th century. The book explores the works of famous poets such as Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and William Cowper, as well as lesser-known writers of the period. Doughty examines the themes, styles, and techniques used by these poets, and discusses how they responded to the social, political, and cultural changes of their time. The book also provides an insightful analysis of the role of poetry in the Age of Reason, and how it reflected the values and beliefs of the Enlightenment. Overall, English Lyric In The Age Of Reason is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature, and a must-read for scholars and students of 18th-century poetry.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: 116391861X
• ISBN13: 9781163918616
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"