The Late Augustans: Longer Poems Of The Later Eighteenth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The scholarly work The Late Augustans by Donald Davie chronicles a pivotal era in English poetry, analyzing the stylistic innovations and intellectual currents that defined the period. This insightful volume illuminates the contributions of lesser-known poets alongside established masters, presenting a nuanced understanding of their artistic legacies. Davie argues for a re-evaluation of Augustan principles, demonstrating their enduring influence on subsequent literary movements. The text offers a rigorous examination of poetic form and thematic concerns, instructing readers on the intricate relationship between historical context and creative expression. It provides a comprehensive overview, detailing the evolution of poetic thought during this significant epoch.
Author: Donald Davie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, WILLIAM HEINEMANN LTD
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The scholarly work The Late Augustans by Donald Davie chronicles a pivotal era in English poetry, analyzing the stylistic innovations and intellectual currents that defined the period. This insightful volume illuminates the contributions of lesser-known poets alongside established masters, presenting a nuanced understanding of their artistic legacies. Davie argues for a re-evaluation of Augustan principles, demonstrating their enduring influence on subsequent literary movements. The text offers a rigorous examination of poetic form and thematic concerns, instructing readers on the intricate relationship between historical context and creative expression. It provides a comprehensive overview, detailing the evolution of poetic thought during this significant epoch.