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.
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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.
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Add this copy of Classical Influences on English Poetry to cart. $2.98, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published by Collier Books.
Add this copy of Classical Influences on English Poetry to cart. $6.07, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1962 by Allen & Unwin.
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Good. Spine sunned and creased. Scholar's name to ffep (Robert Brown) with additional names. Underlining and markings in red pen to some pages.; 254 pages.
Add this copy of Classical Influences on English Poetry to cart. $64.76, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1962 by George Allen & Unwin.
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Very Good jacket. George Allen & Unwin 1962, second impression. Binding firm. Pages clean and bright, no markings. Unclipped Dust Jacket. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
Add this copy of Classical Influences on English Poetry: the Heroic to cart. $2,346.50, like new condition, Sold by BWS Bks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferndale, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1962 by Collier Books.
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As New. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-254 pages--Pages are intact and tight to the spine. From the description on the back cover: " This book provides a comprehensive picture of ancient poetic themes and patterns and what they have meant to the most eminent English authors. Professor Thomson describe in turn each of the classical poetic forms, from the epic to the epigram. Using illustrative samples-delightful reading in themselves-he illuminates their broad characteristics and particular flavor, and sketches their new, often surprising transmutations as they were used by English men of letters-creatively, imitatively, or eccentrically."--with a bonus offer--; 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
