Hellenic Influence On The English Poetry Of The Nineteenth Century (1922)

By Johanna Frederika Cornelia Gutteling

Book Overview

Hellenic Influence On The English Poetry Of The Nineteenth Century is a book written by Johanna Frederika Cornelia Gutteling and originally published in 1922. The book explores the impact of ancient Greek culture and literature on English poetry during the 19th century. Gutteling examines the works of prominent poets such as Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Alfred Tennyson, among others, and analyzes how they were influenced by Greek mythology, philosophy, and history. The book also delves into the cultural and political context of the time period, discussing the rise of classicism and the role of Greece in the collective imagination of the era. Overall, Hellenic Influence On The English Poetry Of The Nineteenth Century provides a comprehensive exploration of the impact of Greek literature on English poetry during a crucial period in literary history.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: 1164161601
• ISBN13: 9781164161608
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"