Poetic diction: A study of eighteenth century verse by Thomas Quayle

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Author Quayle, Thomas, 1884-
LoC No. 25006733
Title Poetic diction: A study of eighteenth century verse
Alternate Title Poetic diction: A study of 18th century verse
Original Publication United Kingdom: Methuen & Co.,1924.
Note Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Poetic Diction: A Study of Eighteenth Century Verse" by Thomas Quayle is a literary critique written in the early 20th century. This work investigates the poetic language utilized during the eighteenth century, particularly analyzing the views surrounding "poetic diction" and how this language evolved in relation to contemporary social and literary contexts. Quayle aims to critique the misconceptions about the poetry of this era, addressing the historical dismissal of its style and contributions. At the start of the study, Quayle sets the stage by discussing the historical context following the publication of the "Lyrical Ballads" in 1798, highlighting the ensuing criticism of the classical poetic language of the eighteenth century. He notes how poets of that time, including Pope and Dryden, faced unjust disparagement due to labels that oversimplified their contributions. Quayle proposes to reevaluate these poets' work, examining the various forms of poetic diction—such as Latinism, archaism, and abstraction—which were utilized in their poetry. The opening portion establishes the book's intent to assess the value of the language used in eighteenth-century verse and explore how it reflects the literary and cultural conditions of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry -- 18th century -- History and criticism
Subject English language -- Diction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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