Selections from Five English Poets by Mary E. Litchfield et al.

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Editor Litchfield, Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth), 1854-
Contributor Burns, Robert, 1759-1796
Contributor Coleridge, Samuel Taylor, 1772-1834
Contributor Dryden, John, 1631-1700
Contributor Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774
Contributor Gray, Thomas, 1716-1771
Title Selections from Five English Poets
Contents A Song For St. Cecilia's Day, Dryden -- Elegy Written In A Country Churchyard, Gray -- The Traveller, Goldsmith -- The Deserted Village, Goldsmith -- The Cotter's Saturday Night, Burns -- The Ancient Mariner, Coleridge.
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Summary "Selections from Five English Poets" by Mary E. Litchfield et al. is a collection of poetry edited and published in the early 20th century. This anthology features notable works by five prominent English poets—John Dryden, Thomas Gray, Oliver Goldsmith, Robert Burns, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge—providing readers a glimpse into their unique styles and themes. The collection explores various poetic forms ranging from lyric to narrative poems, showcasing the beauty and depth of English literature through selected masterpieces. The opening of the anthology introduces the concept of poetry as an art form intertwined with music, suggesting that true appreciation requires the auditory experience of reading aloud. It provides a brief overview of the poets featured and highlights some of their most significant works. The introduction also emphasizes the characteristics of different types of poetry, setting the stage for understanding the selections that follow, such as Dryden’s “A Song for St. Cecilia’s Day” and Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard.” Each poem promises to illuminate the cultural and emotional landscapes of their respective eras, inviting readers to engage with the profound legacy of these literary figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry
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EBook-No. 13535
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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