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Title: Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. 2" by William Howitt is a biographical collection written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the lives and residences of notable British poets, offering insights into their environments and the influence these places had on their poetry. The text not only showcases the poets themselves but also reflects on the transformative power of their surroundings. The beginning of this volume provides an overview of notable poets whose lives are explored, such as George Crabbe and James Hogg. It captures Howitt's admiration for these figures, particularly Crabbe's unique approach to poetry that deviated from the idealized representations common in his day. The text discusses the stark realities depicted in Crabbe's work, eloquently contrasting these against the backdrop of traditional literature. Howitt sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the lives, inspirations, and settings that shaped these eminent poets throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howitt, William, 1792-1879
Illustrator: Hewet, Henry W.
EBook No.: 45887
Published: Jun 5, 2014
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Literary landmarks -- Great Britain
Subject: Poets, English -- Homes and haunts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Peter Podgoršek and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
created from images of public domain material made available
by the University of Toronto Libraries
(http:
//link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).)
Summary: "Homes and Haunts of the Most Eminent British Poets, Vol. 2" by William Howitt is a biographical collection written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the lives and residences of notable British poets, offering insights into their environments and the influence these places had on their poetry. The text not only showcases the poets themselves but also reflects on the transformative power of their surroundings. The beginning of this volume provides an overview of notable poets whose lives are explored, such as George Crabbe and James Hogg. It captures Howitt's admiration for these figures, particularly Crabbe's unique approach to poetry that deviated from the idealized representations common in his day. The text discusses the stark realities depicted in Crabbe's work, eloquently contrasting these against the backdrop of traditional literature. Howitt sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the lives, inspirations, and settings that shaped these eminent poets throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Howitt, William, 1792-1879
Illustrator: Hewet, Henry W.
EBook No.: 45887
Published: Jun 5, 2014
Downloads: 89
Language: English
Subject: Literary landmarks -- Great Britain
Subject: Poets, English -- Homes and haunts
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.