The Feast Of The Poets: With Notes, And Other Pieces In Verse (1814)

By Leigh Hunt

Book Overview

The Feast Of The Poets: With Notes, And Other Pieces In Verse (1814) is a collection of poems by Leigh Hunt. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains a series of poems that celebrate the great poets of the past, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Spenser. The second part features a selection of Hunt's own poetry, including sonnets, odes, and ballads. Throughout the book, Hunt provides extensive notes that offer insights into the historical and literary context of the poems. These notes also provide biographical information about the poets and their works, as well as Hunt's own thoughts on their significance. In addition to the poems and notes, the book also includes a number of other pieces in verse, such as a prologue to a play and a series of satirical verses. Overall, The Feast Of The Poets is a rich and varied collection of poetry that showcases Hunt's talent as a writer and his deep appreciation for the literary tradition that came before him.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: 1120879051
• ISBN13: 9781120879059
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"