Essays Biographical and Critical: Chiefly on English Poets

By David Masson

Book Overview

Essays Biographical and Critical: Chiefly on English Poets is a collection of essays written by Scottish literary critic and historian David Masson. The book features a series of biographical and critical essays on various English poets, including John Milton, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats, among others. The essays explore the lives, works, and literary contributions of these poets, providing insightful analyses of their poetry and the historical context in which they wrote. Masson's writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, making this book a valuable resource for students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and evolution of poetry in England. Overall, Essays Biographical and Critical: Chiefly on English Poets is a comprehensive and informative collection of essays that sheds light on some of the most influential poets in English literature.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: 1163122556
• ISBN13: 9781163122556
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"