The Poetical Works of Mark Akenside by Mark Akenside
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"The Poetical Works of Mark Akenside" by Mark Akenside is a collection of poetry written during the early to mid-18th century. The compilation includes various works, with a particular focus on his renowned poem, "The Pleasures of Imagination." The collection delves into themes of beauty, imagination, and the convergence of the arts, as it explores how human consciousness interacts with nature and art, ultimately celebrating the power of imagination in the human
experience. The opening portion of the work introduces the life of Mark Akenside, detailing his humble beginnings as the son of a butcher in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, his early education, and the development of his literary talents. It highlights his ambitions, early contributions to periodicals, and the decision to pursue a career in medicine instead of the pulpit, revealing a passion for intellectual and poetic pursuits. Through this biographical lens, readers get an understanding of Akenside's character and the environment that nurtured his poetic voice, setting the stage for the philosophical and imaginative explorations that follow in his poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Akenside, Mark, 1721-1770 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Gilfillan, George, 1813-1878 |
| Title | The Poetical Works of Mark Akenside |
| Credits | Produced by Jonathon Ingram, Robert Prince and the Online Distribted Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9814 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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