Lectures On Poetry: Delivered At Oxford (1877)

By Francis Hastings Charles Doyle

Book Overview

Lectures on Poetry: Delivered at Oxford (1877) is a book written by Francis Hastings Charles Doyle. The book is a collection of lectures delivered by the author at Oxford University in 1877. The lectures explore the nature of poetry, its origins, and its role in society. Doyle examines the works of several poets, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth, and provides a detailed analysis of their writing styles and themes. The book also includes discussions on the use of language, the importance of imagination in poetry, and the relationship between poetry and music. Doyle's lectures offer a comprehensive overview of the art of poetry and provide readers with a deeper understanding of its significance in literature and culture.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: 1164908154
• ISBN13: 9781164908159
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"