Poetry and the People

First published in 1947, Poetry and the People presents a survey of English poetry from the earliest times till 1940s, viewed from an unusual angle. The author argues that English Poetry is unpopular because the sources of its inspiration were diverted during the Renaissance into aristocratic and academic channels.

List of contents

1.Britannia, Stern and Wild 2. Vox Populi, Vox Dei 3. Miracle, Mystery and Shakespeare 4. "Forst to Fayne" 5. World-Losers and World -Forsakers 6. The Peasants' Revolt 7. Detritus 8. The Urban Muse Appendix Index

About the author

W. Kenneth Richmond

Summary

First published in 1947, Poetry and the People presents a survey of English poetry from the earliest times till 1940s, viewed from an unusual angle. The author argues that English Poetry is unpopular because the sources of its inspiration were diverted during the Renaissance into aristocratic and academic channels.

Product details

• Authors: W. Kenneth Richmond, Richmond W. Kenneth
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.02.2024
• EAN: 9781032202716
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3220271-6
• No. of pages: 258
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Poetry, LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Literary studies: poetry and poets