9780389206378-0389206377-British Poetry Since the 16th Century

British Poetry Since the 16th Century

ISBN-13: 9780389206378
ISBN-10: 0389206377
Author: John Garrett
Publication date: 1986
Publisher: Rl Innactive Titles
Format: Paperback 240 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780389206378
ISBN-10: 0389206377
Author: John Garrett
Publication date: 1986
Publisher: Rl Innactive Titles
Format: Paperback 240 pages

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British Poetry Since the 16th Century (ISBN-13: 9780389206378 and ISBN-10: 0389206377), written by authors John Garrett, was published by Rl Innactive Titles in 1986. With an overall rating of 4.2 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent British Poetry Since the 16th Century (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.02.

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How often have students of poetry wished for a comprehensive guide through the right maze of British literary history? This book combines concise guidelines to the skills of practical criticism with a survey of British poetry from the Elizabethan sonnets of Sidney and Shakespeare to the modern work of Auden and Hughes. The techniques of poetic craft such as rhyme, rhythm and imagery are fully illustrated along with a close analysis of the selected poems of 23 poets. The reader is guided through the changing values and beliefs in society, politics, religion and art, and the preoccupations that characterized the various epochs are fully described. Containing a detailed chronological table, this book provides a lively introduction to all aspects of British poetry.
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