Classical Influences on English Poetry

First published in 1951 this book presents a comprehensive account of the classical influences on English poetry with illustrative examples. The author brings important themes like didactic poetry; lyric poetry; elegiac poetry; satire and comedy; and the epigram.

List of contents

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

About the author

J. A. K. Thomson

Summary

First published in 1951 this book presents a comprehensive account of the classical influences on English poetry with illustrative examples. The author brings important themes like didactic poetry; lyric poetry; elegiac poetry; satire and comedy; and the epigram.

Product details

• Authors: J.a.k. Thomson, Thomson J.A.K.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.12.2023
• EAN: 9781032612379
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3261237-9
• No. of pages: 270
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Literary studies: poetry and poets, English Poetry;Classical Influences;Tragedy, comedy;Satire