The Poetical Decameron V1: Or Ten Conversations On English Poets And Poetry, Particularly Of The Reigns Of Elizabeth And James I

By John Payne Collier

Book Overview

The Poetical Decameron V1 is a book written by J. Payne Collier that explores the poetry and poets of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras in England. The book is divided into ten conversations, each of which focuses on a different poet or group of poets. The poets discussed in the book include William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, John Donne, and Ben Jonson, among others. The book provides an in-depth analysis of their works, as well as their influence on English poetry and literature. The conversations are structured in a way that is similar to Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, with a group of individuals coming together to discuss various topics related to poetry. The Poetical Decameron V1 is a must-read for anyone interested in English poetry and literature, particularly from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.In Two Volumes.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: 1428653120
• ISBN13: 9781428653122
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"