The English Ode To 1660: An Essay In Literary History is a book written by Robert Shafer and first published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of the English ode, a type of lyrical poem that was popular in England during the 17th century. Shafer explores the history of the ode, tracing its origins back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and examines its development in England during the Renaissance and Restoration periods. The book also provides...