274 Pages
by
Routledge
274 Pages
by
Routledge
274 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1951 this book presents a comprehensive account of the classical influences on English poetry with illustrative examples. This is a sequel to Thomson’s book on Classical Background of English Literature . The author brings important themes like Homer and epic tradition in antiquity; Milton and epic tradition in modern times; didactic poetry; lyric poetry; elegiac poetry;... Read more
Preface 1. The Epic 2. The Epic Tradition in Antiquity 3. The Epic Tradition in Modern Times: Milton 4. Didactic Poetry 5. Tragedy 6. Comedy 7. Lyric Poetry 8. Elegiac Poetry 9. The Pastoral 10. Satire 11. The Epigram Appendix
Biography
J. A. K. Thomson
