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Title:
The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase
With Memoirs and Critical Dissertations, by the Rev. George Gilfillan
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase" by Joseph Addison et al. is a collection of poetry and fables published in the mid-19th century. This anthology features the works of notable poets such as Joseph Addison and John Gay, as well as William Somerville, reflecting the poetic styles and themes of the early 18th century. The book encompasses a variety of poetic forms, including odes, songs, and translations, which explore themes of nature, heroism, and the human experience. The opening portion of the work begins with a detailed table of contents outlining the various contributions from Addison, Gay, and Somerville. It highlights Addison's diverse poems, including tributes to contemporary poets, patriotic verses, and translations from classical sources. The segment also introduces the lives of the poets, emphasizing Addison's literary influence and the profound themes woven throughout his poetry. The style of the initial poems displays Addison's admiration for classical tradition while also capturing the essence of his contemporary society, revealing a blend of personal reflection and broader cultural commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
Author: Gay, John, 1685-1732
Author: Somerville, William, 1675-1742
Editor: Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878
EBook No.: 10587
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Dramatists, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Poets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase
With Memoirs and Critical Dissertations, by the Rev. George Gilfillan
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase" by Joseph Addison et al. is a collection of poetry and fables published in the mid-19th century. This anthology features the works of notable poets such as Joseph Addison and John Gay, as well as William Somerville, reflecting the poetic styles and themes of the early 18th century. The book encompasses a variety of poetic forms, including odes, songs, and translations, which explore themes of nature, heroism, and the human experience. The opening portion of the work begins with a detailed table of contents outlining the various contributions from Addison, Gay, and Somerville. It highlights Addison's diverse poems, including tributes to contemporary poets, patriotic verses, and translations from classical sources. The segment also introduces the lives of the poets, emphasizing Addison's literary influence and the profound themes woven throughout his poetry. The style of the initial poems displays Addison's admiration for classical tradition while also capturing the essence of his contemporary society, revealing a blend of personal reflection and broader cultural commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719
Author: Gay, John, 1685-1732
Author: Somerville, William, 1675-1742
Editor: Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878
EBook No.: 10587
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Dramatists, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: Poets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
Subject: English poetry -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.