Literature And Poetry: Studies On The English Language, The Poetry Of The Bible, The Dies Irae, Etc. (1890)

By Philip Schaff

Book Overview

""Literature and Poetry: Studies on the English Language, the Poetry of the Bible, the Dies Irae, etc."" is a book written by Philip Schaff and published in 1890. The book is a collection of essays and studies on various topics related to literature and poetry, particularly in the English language. The first section of the book focuses on the English language, exploring its history, development, and use in literature. Schaff delves into the works of famous English writers such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth, analyzing their use of language and the impact they had on English literature.The second section of the book is dedicated to the poetry of the Bible, examining the poetic structure and language used in various passages of the Bible. Schaff provides insightful commentary on the poetic techniques employed by biblical authors and the significance of their use.The final section of the book focuses on the Dies Irae, a Latin hymn that has been set to music many times throughout history. Schaff provides a detailed analysis of the hymn's history, structure, and meaning, as well as its use in various musical compositions.Overall, ""Literature and Poetry: Studies on the English Language, the Poetry of the Bible, the Dies Irae, etc."" is a comprehensive exploration of literature and poetry, offering readers a deeper understanding of the language and techniques used by writers and poets throughout history.Studies On The English Language, The Poetry Of The Bible, The Dies Irae, The Stabat Mater, The Hymns Of St. Bernard, The University, Ancient And Modern, Dante Alighieri, The Divina Commedia.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: 1437146228
• ISBN13: 9781437146226
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"