Letters To Lord Byron On A Question Of Poetical Criticism (1822)

by Lord Byron, William Lisle Bowles, Thomas Campbell

Book Overview

""Letters to Lord Byron on a Question of Poetical Criticism"" is a collection of letters written by William Lisle Bowles in 1822. The book is a response to Lord Byron's criticism of Bowles' poetry, specifically his use of the pastoral genre. Bowles argues that the pastoral genre has a rich history and should not be dismissed as outdated or inferior. He also defends his own poetry, refuting Byron's claims that it lacks originality and depth. The letters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164171496
• ISBN13: 9781164171492
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"