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LoC No.: 12001657
Title: Six Centuries of English Poetry: Tennyson to Chaucer
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Six Centuries of English Poetry: Tennyson to Chaucer" by James Baldwin is a comprehensive anthology of Classic English poetry spanning from the 14th to the 19th century. Written in the late 19th century, this work is part of a series aimed at education, designed for students and teachers to explore notable English literary pieces alongside critical annotations and historical context. The book features selections from renowned poets like Tennyson, Wordsworth, and Chaucer, offering readers an insight into the evolution of English poetic expression through various eras. At the start of the anthology, Baldwin introduces the reader to the historical development of English poetry, suggesting that its roots trace back hundreds of years before Chaucer. He elaborates on the influence of earlier poets and the transition of language, connecting these historical elements to the richness found in later works. Baldwin points out the significance of understanding poetry not just as a literary form but as a reflection of cultural and historical shifts, emphasizing the importance of familiarizing oneself with poetic creations to appreciate their beauty fully. The opening sets a scholarly tone while making an engaging argument for the study of poetry as a vital component of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baldwin, James, 1841-1925
EBook No.: 30235
Published: Oct 11, 2009
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12001657
Title: Six Centuries of English Poetry: Tennyson to Chaucer
Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Lisa Reigel, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Six Centuries of English Poetry: Tennyson to Chaucer" by James Baldwin is a comprehensive anthology of Classic English poetry spanning from the 14th to the 19th century. Written in the late 19th century, this work is part of a series aimed at education, designed for students and teachers to explore notable English literary pieces alongside critical annotations and historical context. The book features selections from renowned poets like Tennyson, Wordsworth, and Chaucer, offering readers an insight into the evolution of English poetic expression through various eras. At the start of the anthology, Baldwin introduces the reader to the historical development of English poetry, suggesting that its roots trace back hundreds of years before Chaucer. He elaborates on the influence of earlier poets and the transition of language, connecting these historical elements to the richness found in later works. Baldwin points out the significance of understanding poetry not just as a literary form but as a reflection of cultural and historical shifts, emphasizing the importance of familiarizing oneself with poetic creations to appreciate their beauty fully. The opening sets a scholarly tone while making an engaging argument for the study of poetry as a vital component of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baldwin, James, 1841-1925
EBook No.: 30235
Published: Oct 11, 2009
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.