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Title: Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Marc D'Hooghe and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 1" by Gilfillan is a collection of poetry and critical reflections written in the mid-19th century. This work provides insights into the lesser-known British poets, offering both their poetry and accompanying memoirs that explore their contributions to English literature. Through this compilation, Gilfillan seeks to illuminate the influence and significance of these poets, establishing a broader narrative of English poetry that extends beyond the well-trodden paths dominated by figures like Chaucer and Milton. At the start of the volume, Gilfillan presents an introductory essay discussing the origins and evolution of English poetry, tracing its journey from the barbarous times of Roman Britain up to the establishment of Chaucer as a literary luminary. He reflects on the cultural shifts that ensued with the arrival of Christianity and the Anglo-Saxon conquests, mentioning key figures such as Caedmon and Bede while emphasizing the gradual development of a unique English voice in poetry. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the poets featured in subsequent sections, hinting at the intricate and often overlooked tapestry of voices that contributed to the richness of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878

EBook No.: 9667

Published: Jan 1, 2006

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Marc D'Hooghe and the PG Online Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Volume 1" by Gilfillan is a collection of poetry and critical reflections written in the mid-19th century. This work provides insights into the lesser-known British poets, offering both their poetry and accompanying memoirs that explore their contributions to English literature. Through this compilation, Gilfillan seeks to illuminate the influence and significance of these poets, establishing a broader narrative of English poetry that extends beyond the well-trodden paths dominated by figures like Chaucer and Milton. At the start of the volume, Gilfillan presents an introductory essay discussing the origins and evolution of English poetry, tracing its journey from the barbarous times of Roman Britain up to the establishment of Chaucer as a literary luminary. He reflects on the cultural shifts that ensued with the arrival of Christianity and the Anglo-Saxon conquests, mentioning key figures such as Caedmon and Bede while emphasizing the gradual development of a unique English voice in poetry. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the poets featured in subsequent sections, hinting at the intricate and often overlooked tapestry of voices that contributed to the richness of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878

EBook No.: 9667

Published: Jan 1, 2006

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: English poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.