Sounds And Sweet Airs (1905)

by John Todhunter

Book Overview

Sounds And Sweet Airs is a book written by John Todhunter, first published in 1905. This work is a collection of essays and critical analyses of the works of various poets, including William Shakespeare, John Keats, Percy Shelley, Robert Browning, and many others. The book explores the themes and techniques used by these poets, and Todhunter provides his own insights and interpretations of their works. He also discusses the role of poetry in society and the importance of literature as a means of expressing human emotions and experiences. The title of the book is taken from a line in Shakespeare's play The Tempest, and it reflects Todhunter's belief that poetry has the power to create beautiful and meaningful sounds and emotions that can touch the hearts and minds of readers. Overall, Sounds And Sweet Airs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of poetry and 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: 1104470608
• ISBN13: 9781104470609
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"